1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SE W116
Mercedes Benz 450 SE W116 1976
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The Mercedes-Benz W116 is a series of flagship vehicles produced from September 1972[2] 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 was discontinued. The design, finalized in 1969 was a dramatic leap forward, with more masculine lines that combined to create an elegant and sporty character. The basic design concept was actually inspired from the R107 SL-Class roadster, especially the front and rear lights.[3]
The car was presented in September 1972. The model range initially included two versions of the M110 engine (Straight-six with 2,746 cc displacement) - the 280S (using a Solex carburetor) and the 280SE (using Bosch D-Jetronic injection), plus the 350 SE, powered by the M116 engine (V8 with 3,499 cc displacement). Half a year later two new models powered by the M117 engine (V8 with 4,520 cc displacement) were added to the range - the 450SE and the 450SEL (with a 100 mm longer body).
The most notable W116 was the high-performance, limited-production 450 SEL 6.9, which was introduced in 1975, and became the first production car to use an electronic four-wheel multi-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) as an option from 1978 on. This model boasted the largest engine installed in a post-war Mercedes-Benz up to that time, and also featured self-leveling hydropneumatic suspension.
The 450SEL was named the European Car of the Year in 1974.[citation needed]
Production totaled 473,035 units. The W116 was succeeded by the W126 S-Class in 1979. The W116 was sold throughout Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia.
Mercedes-Benz 450 SE (W116 E45)
Produced: 1972–1980
Engine: 90° 8-cylinder-V engine (four-stroke), front-mounted
Bore x Stroke: 92 mm x 85 mm
Displacement: 4517 cc
Max. Power @ rpm: 225 PS (165 kW; 222 hp) @ 5000
USA: 193 PS (142 kW; 190 hp) @ 4750
Max. Torque @ rpm: 377 N•m (278 lb•ft) @ 3000
USA: 240 ft•lbf (325 N•m)
Compression Ratio: 8.8: 1
Fuel feed: Bosch D-Jetronic, from July 1975 K-Jetronic
Fuel tank capacity: 96 L (25.4 US gal; 21.1 imp gal)
Valvetrain: SOHC, duplex chain Cooling: Water
Gearbox: 3-speed automatic rear wheel drive, standard axle ratio 3.07:1
Electrical system: 12 volt
Front suspension: Double wishbones, coil and additional rubber springs, stabilising bar
6.9: Double wishbones, hydropneumatic damping, stabilizing torsion bar
Rear suspension: Diagonal swing axle, trailing arms, coil springs, stabilizing torsion bar
6.9: Diagonal swing axle, hydropneumatic damping, stabilizing torsion bar
Brakes: Disc brakes (Ø 278 mm front, 279 mm rear), power assisted, from 1979 on request ABS Steering: Recirculating ball steering, manual or servo-assisted
Body structure: Sheet steel, monocoque (unibody) construction
Dry weight: 1,790 kg (3,900 lb)
SEL: 1,825 kg (4,020 lb)
USA: 3,843 lb (1,743 kg)
Loaded weight: 2,250 kg (5,000 lb)
SEL: 2,285 kg (5,040 lb)
Track front/ rear: 1,521 mm (59.9 in) / 1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Wheelbase:S/SE: 2,865 mm (112.8 in)
SEL: 2,965 mm (116.7 in)
Length: 4,960 mm (195 in) , 5,060 mm (199 in)
Width: 1,870 mm (74 in)
Height: 1,410 mm (56 in) − 1,430 mm (56 in)
Tyre/Tire sizes: 205/70 HR 14
Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 9.3s (9.9s SEL)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Fuel Consumption (guideline DIN 70030: determined at 3/4 of top-speed (not more than 110 km/h), plus 10%): 14.5 litres per 100 kilometres (19.5 mpg-imp; 16.2 mpg-US)
en.wikipedia.org
The Mercedes-Benz W116 is a series of flagship vehicles produced from September 1972[2] 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 was discontinued. The design, finalized in 1969 was a dramatic leap forward, with more masculine lines that combined to create an elegant and sporty character. The basic design concept was actually inspired from the R107 SL-Class roadster, especially the front and rear lights.[3]
The car was presented in September 1972. The model range initially included two versions of the M110 engine (Straight-six with 2,746 cc displacement) - the 280S (using a Solex carburetor) and the 280SE (using Bosch D-Jetronic injection), plus the 350 SE, powered by the M116 engine (V8 with 3,499 cc displacement). Half a year later two new models powered by the M117 engine (V8 with 4,520 cc displacement) were added to the range - the 450SE and the 450SEL (with a 100 mm longer body).
The most notable W116 was the high-performance, limited-production 450 SEL 6.9, which was introduced in 1975, and became the first production car to use an electronic four-wheel multi-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) as an option from 1978 on. This model boasted the largest engine installed in a post-war Mercedes-Benz up to that time, and also featured self-leveling hydropneumatic suspension.
The 450SEL was named the European Car of the Year in 1974.[citation needed]
Production totaled 473,035 units. The W116 was succeeded by the W126 S-Class in 1979. The W116 was sold throughout Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia.
Mercedes-Benz 450 SE (W116 E45)
Produced: 1972–1980
Engine: 90° 8-cylinder-V engine (four-stroke), front-mounted
Bore x Stroke: 92 mm x 85 mm
Displacement: 4517 cc
Max. Power @ rpm: 225 PS (165 kW; 222 hp) @ 5000
USA: 193 PS (142 kW; 190 hp) @ 4750
Max. Torque @ rpm: 377 N•m (278 lb•ft) @ 3000
USA: 240 ft•lbf (325 N•m)
Compression Ratio: 8.8: 1
Fuel feed: Bosch D-Jetronic, from July 1975 K-Jetronic
Fuel tank capacity: 96 L (25.4 US gal; 21.1 imp gal)
Valvetrain: SOHC, duplex chain Cooling: Water
Gearbox: 3-speed automatic rear wheel drive, standard axle ratio 3.07:1
Electrical system: 12 volt
Front suspension: Double wishbones, coil and additional rubber springs, stabilising bar
6.9: Double wishbones, hydropneumatic damping, stabilizing torsion bar
Rear suspension: Diagonal swing axle, trailing arms, coil springs, stabilizing torsion bar
6.9: Diagonal swing axle, hydropneumatic damping, stabilizing torsion bar
Brakes: Disc brakes (Ø 278 mm front, 279 mm rear), power assisted, from 1979 on request ABS Steering: Recirculating ball steering, manual or servo-assisted
Body structure: Sheet steel, monocoque (unibody) construction
Dry weight: 1,790 kg (3,900 lb)
SEL: 1,825 kg (4,020 lb)
USA: 3,843 lb (1,743 kg)
Loaded weight: 2,250 kg (5,000 lb)
SEL: 2,285 kg (5,040 lb)
Track front/ rear: 1,521 mm (59.9 in) / 1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Wheelbase:S/SE: 2,865 mm (112.8 in)
SEL: 2,965 mm (116.7 in)
Length: 4,960 mm (195 in) , 5,060 mm (199 in)
Width: 1,870 mm (74 in)
Height: 1,410 mm (56 in) − 1,430 mm (56 in)
Tyre/Tire sizes: 205/70 HR 14
Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 9.3s (9.9s SEL)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Fuel Consumption (guideline DIN 70030: determined at 3/4 of top-speed (not more than 110 km/h), plus 10%): 14.5 litres per 100 kilometres (19.5 mpg-imp; 16.2 mpg-US)
