Mercedes-Benz W116 (Unknown)

Background

The Mercedes-Benz W 116 is a series of flagship luxury sedans produced from September 1972 until 1980. The W 116 automobiles were the first Mercedes-Benz models to be officially called S-Class, although some earlier sedan models had already been designated unofficially with the letter S for "special class". The W 116 was selected as European Car of the Year in 1974.

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Specification

Produced: 473,035 units
Engine: 2.8L M110 inline-6; 3.5L M116, 4.5L M117, 6.8L M100 V8s; 3.0L OM617 turbodiesel inline-5
Power: 286 hp
Weight: 1,650 kg
Dimensions: 5,090 × 1,870 × 1,420 mm

Notes

First Mercedes-Benz generation officially marketed as 'S-Class'; from 1978 the first production car with an electronic 4-wheel ABS option. Won the 1974 European Car of the Year award.

Sources

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