FASCINATION: THE HISTORY OF THE MERCEDES BENZ

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SUMMARY:
Progressive technology & exceptional design along with the passion to build the best automobiles in the world define Mercedes-Benz. Take a ride through history and see how the inventions of Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz changed the world of engineering and automotive feats. With sensational never-been-seen exclusive footage from the Daimler Chrysler archives, this program is bound to thrill historians and motoring enthusiasts.

DOCUMENTARY, 6 x 1 hr, 2006

DETAILED SYNOPSIS:
Progressive technology and exceptional design along with the passion to build the best automobiles in the world define the reputation of Mercedes-Benz.  The future of the automobile not only began a hundred years ago with its invention, but starts anew with the launch of each model.  Since 1886, the vehicles with the star have marked every epoch of automobile production with countless ground-breaking innovations. From the first three-wheeled, 4 stroke cycle engine Model 3 to the Z “widow-maker,” see how the inventions of Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz changed the world of engineering and automotive feats.

These legendary automobiles are presented in over 60 exciting, action packed film clips.  Sensational never-been-seen footage from the treasure vault of the DaimlerChrysler archive is exclusive to this program.

Episode I
At the start of the 20th century, two engine construction buffs, Gottfried Daimler and Karl Benz, wrote a new chapter in the history of the automobile. In this episode, we investigate innovative car models in their initial stage and discover what is inside the “Nürnberg” and the “Stuttgart”, and how the brand Mercedes-Benz became world famous.

Episode 2
In the post-war and reconstruction era of Germany, the history of the brand Mercedes-Benz continues to unfold into the era of roadsters and coupes. The models “Ponton”, “Pagode” and “Pullmann” proudly bear the famous star. New engine models also bring legendary success in motor sports. The name “Silberpfeil“ was established in 1936 and to this day is the name of the Formula 1 racing cars.

Episode 3
In the era of flower power and social revolution in the 1960s and 70s, the brand Mercedes-Benz evolves into a leading automobile manufacturer and expands its product range with models like the legendary “Strich 8”. The S-class also becomes the name of an independent model series designed for the elite. Even today, the most successful vehicles of the Mercedes-Benz brand are based on the model series 107-123.

Episode 4
A new period of time starts for the brand in the 1980s: Mercedes-Benz begins an aggressive product campaign with the new A-class and the C-class, from the Compact-Class to the new sport coupes. Discover how Mercedes-Benz has become one of the few enterprises that makes such enormous efforts to preserve automobile history, keeping all necessary spare parts on stock for each vehicle that has come off the assembly line since the start of mass production.

Episode 5
The aggressive product campaign at Mercedes-Benz continues with the models of the E-class, CLK-coupes, CLK-convertible and M-class. As the customers’ demands have changed, the hallmark of this era is technical perfection, comfortable driving, optimum safety and ground-breaking mobile entertainment. Mercedes-Benz holds many patents that are standard today, such as the airbag or safety systems.

Episode 6
Today, the star shines on these unique automobiles. Everyone turns their head for cars such as CLS or the SLR McLaren. They are the pearls of the last product campaign at the turn of the millennium. The roadsters and coupes still bear the mark of the founders with their comfort, beauty, speed and safety.

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