1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE w116 - the S-class point of reference скачать в хорошем качестве

1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE w116 - the S-class point of reference

A brand-new premium-class vehicle generation was presented to the public in September 1972. The first officially designated “Mercedes-Benz S-Class” – internal designation W 116 – replaced the W 108/109 series and was initially comprised of three models: the 280 S, 280 SE, and 350 SE. The 280 S and 280 SE models featured the six-cylinder engine M 110 with dual overhead camshafts that had made its debut in the W 114. Six months later the S-Class saloon was also offered with the larger 4.5-liter V8 engine in parallel to the 450 SL and 450 SLC. At the same time, the 450 SEL was introduced, its wheelbase lengthened by an extra 100 millimeters; as with its predecessor models, the additional space served to increase legroom in the rear. The long version was also available from November 1973 as a 350 SEL and from April 1974 as a 280 SEL. One noteworthy engineering innovation first featured as standard in the W 116 series saloons was the double-wishbone front suspension with zero-offset steering and anti-dive control, as tested originally in the C 111 experimental vehicle. #w116 #mercedes280se #firstsclass #oldbenz source: Mercedes-Benz Classic ALL TIME STARS