Mercedes-Benz M-Class: The Complete Story Behind the All-New Sport Utility Vehicle [Deluxe Edition] [Paperback]

John Lamm (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 20, 1997

From its origins in Germany to its production at the newly constructed factory in Alabama, this is the first comprehensive coverage of the all-new Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV.

Detailed coverage includes: brand new V-6 and V-8 engine technology; innovative 4ETS (Electronic Traction-Control System); accommodations for five adults and extra-large cargo capacity; details of its starring role in Steven Spielbergs, "The Lost World: Jurassic Park," plus all the quality implied by the slogan, "Made by Mercedes-Benz." 

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks; 1st edition (July 20, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760304319
• ISBN-13: 978-0760304310
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #385,546 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #22 in Books > Professional & Technical > Automotive > Luxury

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ML Sport Utility Vehicle from Mercedes-Benz, August 3, 2001

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Ed Johnson (Nashville, TN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mercedes-Benz M-Class: The Complete Story Behind the All-New Sport Utility Vehicle (Paperback)

First introduced in 1997, the ML 320 and the ML 430, have exceeded all expectations for the first SUV from Daimler Crysler. This is the book that outlines the development and the many ideas that came together to make this one of the most desirable trucks on the road! Many excellent photos by Road and Track author, John Lamm. The book also outlines a brief history of Mercedes-Benz. The factory photos are also included with a story of how Vance, Alabama, USA, was selected from all the sites that were on the table. This is a must read for the car enthusiast and a definite collectible for the Mercedes-Benz owner! Remember the old advertising phrase from Packard? "Ask the man who drives one!" The same applies for the Mercedes-Benz ML 320!

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book on an excellent truck, November 14, 1998

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This review is from: Mercedes-Benz M-Class: The Complete Story Behind the All-New Sport Utility Vehicle (Paperback)

This is an excellent account of the development of the M-class sports utility vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Replete with many pictures and stories about the genesis of this truck, I found the book informative and visually interesting.