Interesting observation. I've always been somewhat in awe of the throttle linkage - all the levers and joints and cam and microswitch..., but couldn't they have made it simpler..., and cheaper?

An "elegant" design is always the least complicated and expensive that does the job!

I guess it might have something to do with Mercedes' desire to have very smooth (i.e. slow) throttle tip-in, but on a sport sedan I'd like it to be more aggressive.

Duke