Mercedes-Benz W08

Mercedes-Benz W08
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The Mercedes-Benz W08 was a large luxury car produced by Daimler-Benz. It was introduced in Autumn 1928, as Mercedes-Benz's first eight-cylinder passenger car. Also known by various β€œtype numbers”, it remained in production with various modifications and upgrades until the later summer of 1939, the longest lived Mercedes-Benz model of the 1920s and 1930s.

Technical data
ManufacturerDaimler

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Mercedes-Benz W08 (from registration data). 2 variants.

Engine variants for Mercedes-Benz W08
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
2.7 l Β· 5-cyl––113 km/h––
2.9 l Β· 5-cyl––145 km/h––

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

Generations

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Mercedes-Benz W08 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mercedes-Benz recalls.