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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL R121

1955 – 1963 — GERMANY

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a series of executive cars manufactured by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz in various engine and body configurations. Initially introduced in September 1953, the E-Class has seen five generations and is positioned as a midrange option in the Mercedes line-up. The naming convention of the E-Class underwent a significant change in 1993. Prior to this, the "E" in the Mercedes-Benz model nomenclature was a suffix indicating fuel injection engine (Einspritzmotor in German). This came into use in the early 1960s as fuel injection technology became more prevalent across the Mercedes product line, not just restricted to luxury or sport models. With the launch of the facelifted W124 in 1993, fuel injection had become standard across Mercedes engines, leading to the adoption of the "E" as a prefix in the model designation (e.g., E 220). Key Points: 1. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a series of executive cars with various engine and body configurations. 2. It has been manufactured since 1953 and spans five generations. 3. Initially, the "E" denoted a fuel injection engine as a suffix but transitioned to a prefix in 1993. 4. The introduction of the facelifted W124 model in 1993 marked the adoption of "E" as a prefix in the model name to signify fuel injection across all Mercedes engines. This transition in naming reflected the evolution of