194 Mercedes (W116) 450SE (1979) NEH 96 V by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Mercedes (W116) 450SE (1972-80) Engine 4520cc M117 V8 Registration Number NEH 96 V (Stoke on Trent) MERCEDES ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/albums/721576236717222... Designed under engineer Friedrich Geiger, The Mercedes-Benz W116 is a series of flagship luxury sedans produced from September 1972 until 1980. The W116 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 Sonderklasse (Special Class). The W116 was selected as European Car of the Year in 1974. This was the first Mercedes-Benz sedan to feature the brand-new corporate styling theme, which endured until 1993, when the 190 was discontinued. The design, finalized in December 1969 and was seen as a dramatic leap forward with more masculine lines that combined to create an elegant and sporty character. The basic design concept continued the themes originally introduced on the R107 SL-Class roadster, especially the front and rear lights. The larger 4.5-litre M117 V8 engines were developed in response to US emission regulations and initially fitted to the 350 SL and 350 SLC for the US market in 1972, which were renamed as the 450 SL and 450 SLC in 1973. Mercedes-Benz introduced the 450SE and 450SEL for both US and international markets in 1973. The 4.5-litre models were available with three-speed automatic gearboxes only, while the models with smaller 3.5-litre V8 engine could be ordered with a four-speed (and later five-speed) manual gearbox. The 450 SE and 450 SEL received a plusher interior, with velour or leather seats rather than the chequered cloth of the lesser models. The door cards had the velour or leather inserts The 4.5-litre M117 V8 engines had 225 PS (165 kW) in most European and international markets, reduced to 190hp for the US markets and 197 bhp for Sweden and Australia. The most notable W116 model was the high-performance, limited-production 450 SEL 6.9, which was introduced in 1975. This model boasted the largest engine installed in a post-war Mercedes-Benz (and any non-American production automobile) up to that time, and also featured self-levelling hydropneumatic suspension. Diolch am 97,399,234 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawr706'n fawr. Thanks for 97,399,234 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 21.08.2022, at Lupin Farm, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire REF 163-194