Steering Thorugh the Storied History of Mercedes-Benz

STEERING THROUGH THE STORIED HISTORY OF MERCEDES-BENZ | 1886 Carl Benz gets patent for 3-wheeled "motorwagen" 1894 Mercedes-Benz predecessor makes first auto race appearance 1901 Mercedes-Benz is unbeatable at Nice Race Week 1906 Electric-powered Mercedes-Benz debuts 1910 Mercedes-Benz adds its first multi-valve engine 1921 Mercedes-Benz supercharged engine premieres 1931 Mercedes-Benz becomes 1st car to have 4-wheel independent suspension |1936 First diesel passenger Mercedes-Benz hits the market |1958 Crash testing of vehicles begins 1959 Crumple safety zone added to models 1963 Gated shifter introduced 1978 ABS Mercedes-Benz adopts anti-lock braking system (ABS) 1982 Multilink suspension debuts in Mercedes-Benz 1985 4MATIC all-wheel drive becomes standard 1991 All Mercedes-Benz come with CFC-free climate controls 1995 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) added to cars 1997 Mercedes-Benz adopts Smartkey entry 2002 Mercedes-Benz introduces PreSafe system that reacts to surroundings 2006 PreSafe Brakes debut 2010 Attention Assist system added to Mercedes-Benz Did You Know... Carl Benz's wife took a 120-mile solo trip to promote the first motorwagen Mercedes is a Spanish girl's name which translates to "grace" Mercedes-Benz 4-wheel suspension developed in 1931 is still the gold standard PreSafe can adjust seatbelts and headrests in an accident for optimum restraint PreSafe Brakes can anticipate a collision and begin applying brakes Attention Assist can detect signs of tired driving and sound a warning Infographic provided by: Mercedes-Benz of South Orlando Mercedes-Benz of South Orlando www.mbsouthorlandoblog.com Sources: http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/benz/innovation http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Apro8/17_001109_The_History_Behind_The_Mercede s_Benz_Brand_And_The_Three_Pointed_Star.html