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W168 A-Class

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a small car produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz. The first generation (W168) was introduced in 1997, and the all-new second generation model (W169) appeared in late 2004. It is available as a three or five-door hatchback. It is Mercedes' entry level model in most of its worldwide markets, though not in China or North America; the B-Class is the entry model in China, Canada and Mexico, and the C-Class is the entry model in the US.

Production of the W168 A-Class began in 1997. Its front engine, front wheel drive layout was quite unusual for Mercedes. To date, about 1.6 million units have been sold worldwide.[1]

One innovation of the W168 was a frontal-impact absorption system called the "Sandwich" (see patents DE4326 9 and DE4400132 in the name of Mercedes-Benz). In the event of a violent frontal impact, the engine and transmission would slide underneath the floor below the pedals rather than entering the passenger compartment.

The W168 became infamous in 1997 after flipping over during the traditional "moose test" performed by the Swedish automobile publication Teknikens Värld. According to the report, the W168 overturned when maneuvering to avoid the "moose". Mercedes initially denied the problem, but then took the surprising step of recalling all units sold to date (2,600) and suspending distribution until the problem was solved by adding electronic stability control and modifying the suspension. This marked the world première of stability control in a small car.

Appendixes compliments from our benzers.

1. Details: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_A-Class

2. If you are interested to know more, please find time browsing into the enclosed link.

http://www.mybenz.org/zoopp/html/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=19

3. W168 A-Class Members

Below you will find a list of members who have the pleasure of driving this car.

Enjoy your stay and happy reading!

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Cheers/Mabel

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm
Take time to read. It is the fountain of wisdom
Membership Number: One Nine Seven Seven

1. Invictus - Penang A170
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Penang Busybody

A Class Member

1. Invictus - Penang A170
2. Busybody -Penang
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Cheers/Mabel

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm
Take time to read. It is the fountain of wisdom
Membership Number: One Nine Seven Seven

A Class Member

1. Invictus - Penang A170
2. Busybody -Penang
3. Azlin @ Silvercat- KL
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Dell Zhafry Fuad
Mercedes-Benz W124 Club Malaysia
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017-3679056
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1.Hizkil

1.Hizkil

A Class Member

1. Invictus - Penang A170
2. Busybody -Penang
3. Azlin @ Silvercat- KL
4. Sidphaze@hizkil - KJG

A Class Member

1. Invictus - Penang A170
2. Busybody -Penang
3. Azlin @ Silvercat- KL
4. Sidphaze@hizkil - KJG
5. kudasilver

A Class Member

1. Invictus - Penang A170
2. Busybody -Penang
3. Azlin @ Silvercat- KL
4. Sidphaze@hizkil - KJG
5. kudasilver
6. AMG-160- SGOR