1972 Mercedes-Benz 450SE W116
Mercedes- Benz 450 SE (W116)
The Mercedes-Benz W116 is a series of flagship vehicles produced from September 1972 through 1979. The W116 automobiles were the first Mercedes-Benz models to be officially called S-Class, although earlier sedan models had already unofficially been designated with the letter 'S' - for Sonderklasse or "special class."
The 'new' S-class generation development began in 1966, which was only a year after the launch of the W108/09. This was the first Mercedes saloon to feature the brand new corporate styling theme which was to be continued until 1993 when the 190 production was discontinued. The design was a dramatic leap forward, with more masculine lines that combined to create an elegant and sporty character.
Engines
5-cylinder in line
3.0 л OM617 (Only in the USA and Canada) diesel
6-cylinder in line
2.8 л M110
8-cylinder V
3.5 л M116
4.5 л M117
6.9 л M100
Transmission
3-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
Characteristics
Weight dimension
Length: 5020 mm
Width: 1820 mm
Height: 1437 mm
Wheelbase: 2935 mm
Weight: 1560 kg (W126)
Dynamic
Full speed: from 165 km/h (300SD) to 225 km/h (450 SEL 6.9)
The Mercedes-Benz W116 is a series of flagship vehicles produced from September 1972 through 1979. The W116 automobiles were the first Mercedes-Benz models to be officially called S-Class, although earlier sedan models had already unofficially been designated with the letter 'S' - for Sonderklasse or "special class."
The 'new' S-class generation development began in 1966, which was only a year after the launch of the W108/09. This was the first Mercedes saloon to feature the brand new corporate styling theme which was to be continued until 1993 when the 190 production was discontinued. The design was a dramatic leap forward, with more masculine lines that combined to create an elegant and sporty character.
Engines
5-cylinder in line
3.0 л OM617 (Only in the USA and Canada) diesel
6-cylinder in line
2.8 л M110
8-cylinder V
3.5 л M116
4.5 л M117
6.9 л M100
Transmission
3-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
Characteristics
Weight dimension
Length: 5020 mm
Width: 1820 mm
Height: 1437 mm
Wheelbase: 2935 mm
Weight: 1560 kg (W126)
Dynamic
Full speed: from 165 km/h (300SD) to 225 km/h (450 SEL 6.9)
