At the turn of the year 1984/85, a new model generation appeared in the medium-size series. It became the successor of series 123, produced for nine years. The technological overall concept of series 124 showed close parallels to the compact-class. By using high-strength steel sheets as well as other weight reducing materials and by an aerodynamic optimization of the body, a considerable reduction of the fuel consumption had been achieved even in the medium-size series. As to the stylistic design, there were also many common features with the compact class. In spite of this, however, the new range of types also presented itself with independent design elements. They were used for the first time and had a factual-functional background true to the principle "form follows function". The characteristic shape of the tail tapering to the end and considerably rounded at the lateral top edges was aerodynamically especially favorably. It was based on experiments in the wind tunnel. Two further typical design characteristics were the trapezoidal deeply pulled down boot-lid and the inclined inner edges of the almost square rear lights. They allowed a specially low loading sill which facilitated the loading of the voluminous boot.
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