1994 Mercedes-Benz E500 Limited - In Limited Company

Arguably, Mercedes did the Limited right with its tasteful appointments; however, Werstak's well-honed expertise persuaded him to further endow his with more capability. Maintaining the gentlemanly execution the Limited mandates and keeping within the family, SL65 wheels were added with Michelin Pilot Sports all around. As such wheels can house a lot of brake and will likely demand them, 15-inch front rotors were chosen and Brembo six-piston silver calipers from a Ferrari F50 application were mounted on all four corners. A Renntech EPROM compliments their carbon fiber airbox, and an ASR (traction control) defeat switch allows one-legged exploitative shenanigans. Inside, a pistol grip steering wheel custom made in Europe was incorporated, feeling as if its creators dipped the Hulk's hands into a molten mold for forming.

Having owned a pair of W124s and a 2.3-16 myself, it's easy to appreciate the design, engineering, fit and finish. Many believe this chassis to be the apogee of Mercedes-Benz prowess and that something has been missing ever since. A turn of the key queues the starter to sing its Siren song of enchantment, a fitting soundtrack for what you are about to embark upon. There is nothing like that sound. Clicking the gear lever down to L then back to D engages start-in-first. Then you whomp the go pedal and chuckle audibly. With fourth gear at 1:1 and peak torque at 3900 rpm, it's comical watching the speedometer needle rush through the only digits on the dial that seem to matter-80, 120, 155. Acceleration is prodigious yet composed, dignified, distinguished. Double downshift and torque delivery is overt with immediate grunt. Surprisingly, the Brembos provide an OEM pedal feel, but their capacity is likely beyond your constitution. Seeing this in your garage each day might be like waking up next to the girl (or guy) of your dreams. Wide-open throttle exposure to one of them is a must-do on the enthusi-nut's rite of passage. Limited. In the true sense of the word.