Mercedes-Benz S500 Extreme-Dimensions-Duraflex-Grille Benz S-Class chronology, as they were the most powerful Ponton versions available.The W111 Fintail series debuted in 1959. Initially powered by a line of straight-6 engines (the M180 and M127), it set a new standard for luxury. In 1961, the W111 series was augmented with a line of 3.0 L straight-6 cars, the W112. The W112 was the most luxurious model in the Mercedes-Benz lineup until surpassed by the W100 line's model 600 limousines in 1963. The W111/W112 lines contained sedan, coupe, and convertible models.The Fintail was among the first cars in the world to have crumple zones and disc brakes

Extreme Dimensions Extreme-Dimensions-Duraflex-Grille The W180 line debuted in 1954, and is the first lineup of Ponton models associated with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The W180 featured six-cylinder sedan, coupй, and convertible models, and was produced until 1957. The later W128 lineup was the last to be associated with the Ponton name, and featured sedan, coupй, and cabriolet models powered by a 2.2L straight-6. The Ponton designation referred to pontoon fenders, a stylistic feature on the W180/W128 models.The Ponton lineup included four-and six-cylinder models, but only the six-cylinder W180 and W128 lines are considered part of the Mercedes-