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The public and the press were looking towards December 8, 1982 with great expectations, when the compactclass saloons Type 190 and 190 E were presented. These models did not replace previous types, but completed the traditional MercedesBenz passenger car program by a third main line. The new range of models was characterised by more compact measures, reduced weight and increased economy without making any compromises as to handling performance, safety and reliability.

Minimised energy consumption was reached by using highstrength sheet steel and other weight reducing materials as well as by aerodynamic optimisation. Passive safety had been the reason for providing series 126 with a forked beam in the front end. With this design principle also the compactclass vehicles fulfilled the criterion of an asymmetric headon impact with 40 % overlapping and 55 kph. Thus the 190 models were absolutely as safe as the big SClass saloons.

Excellent handling performance was made possible by newly developed front and rear axle constructions. The damper strut front axle with individual Aarm suspension and antidive device guarantees a good straightrunning stability. Its low overall height created favourable conditions in the engine compartment. A revolutionary novelty was the multilink rear suspension, in which each rear wheel is led by an independent control arm. This optimal wheel control largely compensates lateral and longitudinal forces at all driving conditions, thus avoiding unwanted steering movements of the wheel. Further advantages of this innovative construction are its low weight and the little space it takes.

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