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1978 Mercedes-Benz 280S

Mercedes-Benz 280S - W116

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The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company&#39;s lineage begins with <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/benz-cie/">Benz &amp; Cie</a> and the Daimler Motor Corporation (DMG). Daimler introduced the Mercedes 35hp, an automobile named after the daughter of DMG dealer and associate Emil Jellinek, setting the precedent for the use of the name. In 1926, DMG and Benz merged to create Mercedes-Benz, with their first car released in the same year. In the years since its creation, Mercedes-Benz has become one of the world&#39;s premier automotive manufacturers, known for their high level of engineering as well as their luxury. The company also has a prestigious racing history, have participated in all sorts of motorsport competitions, and achieved notable victories in Formula 1 and Le Mans. Just a few of the company&#39;s&nbsp;storied historical models include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w198/300-sl-gullwing/">300 SL Gullwing</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/540k/">540K</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/600/">600</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">300 SE</a>. Among the more notable modern cars are the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sls/">SLS</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/slr-mclaren/">SLR McLaren</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/clk-gtr/">CLK GTR</a>. Mercedes also continues to push forward with modern engineering, pursuing hybrid technologies with many of their new models, including the upcoming Formula 1 engined Mercedes-AMG Project One supercar.

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company's lineage begins with Benz & Cie and the Daimler Motor…

280S - W116

Mercedes-Benz S

The Mercedes-Benz S is one of the most influential cars ever made.&nbsp;The S is mainly a 4 door luxury sedan, yet has also been offered as a coupe or convertible in certain generations. As one of Mercedes&#39; flagship models, the S has introduced groundbreaking safety innovations, as well as established a standard of engineering and refinement that many other marques measure up to. While only officially christened as the S-Class in 1973, S models trace their origin to 1954. The Mercedes-Benz S lineage is as follows: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w180/">W180 (1954-1959)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w128/">W128 (1958-1960)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w111/">W111 (1959-1971)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">W112 (1961-1967)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/">W108/W109 (1965-1973)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w116/">W116 (1973-1980)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/">W126 (1980-1991)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w140/">W140 (1992-1999)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w220/">W220 (2000-2006)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w221/">W221 (2007-2013)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w222/">W222 (2014-2020)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w223/">W223 (2021-)</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz S is one of the most influential cars ever made. The S is mainly a 4 door luxury sedan, yet has also been offered as a…

Mercedes-Benz S-Class - W116

The first generation of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/">Mercedes-Benz S-Class</a> was the W116. Introduced for the 1973 model year, the W116 was the first Mercedes model to be officially known as the S-Class. This generation of cars were available with an inline 6 or a V8 engine, and were offered with a short or long wheelbase. The top of the line model was the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w116/450-sel-69/">450 SEL 6.9</a>, which remains one of the most desired W116 variants. Other variants include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w116/280-s/">280S</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w116/280-se/">280SE</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w116/300-sd/">300SD</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w116/350-se/">350SE</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w116/450-se/">450SE</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w116/450-sel/">450SEL</a>. In production until 1980, the W116 was succeeded by the <a href="http://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/">W126 S-Class</a>.

The first generation of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class was the W116. Introduced for the 1973 model year, the W116 was the first Mercedes model…

S-Class - W116

W116

The Mercedes-Benz 280S was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w116/">W116 S-Class</a> that debuted for the 1973 model year. The 280 S was built on the standard wheelbase, and was powered by Mercedes&#39; M110.922 engine. This carbureted 2.8L inline six generated 158hp (120hp in North America due to emissions restrictions), and sent drive to the rear wheels via manual and automatic transmission options. Production of the W116 280S ended in 1980, with a total of 122,848 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 280S was a variant of the W116 S-Class that debuted for the 1973 model year. The 280 S was built on the standard…

280 S

Mercedes-Benz 280SE - W116

The Mercedes-Benz 280SE was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w116/">W116 S-Class</a> that was introduced for the 1973 model year. The 280 SE was built on the standard W116 platform, and was intially fitted with Mercedes&#39; M110.983 engine. This 2.8L inline six was fitted with Bosch&#39;s D-Jetronic fuel injection and generated 182hp (142hp in North America due to emissions restrictions). For the 1976 model year, Mercedes updated their engines with Bosch&#39;s K-Jetronic fuel injection, which slightly decreased performance, but improved reliability. The 2.8L inline six fitted with K-Jetronic fuel injection is known as the M110.985. Both engines sent power to the rear wheels via manual or automatic transmission options. Production of the W116 280SE lasted until 1980, with over 150,000 examples built. The 280SE model series would continue life in the next generation S-Class as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/sedan/280se/">W126 Mercedes-Benz 280SE</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz 280SE was a variant of the W116 S-Class that was introduced for the 1973 model year. The 280 SE was built on the standard…

280SE - W116

280 SE

Mercedes-Benz 350SE - W116

The Mercedes-Benz 350SE was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w116/">W116 S-Class</a> that debuted for the 1973 model year. The 350 SE was built on the standard length W116 platform, and featured Mercedes&#39; M116 engine. This 3.5L V8 engine was initially fitted with Bosch&#39;s D-Jetronic fuel injection and generated 197hp, but from the 1976 model year, the engine was upgraded with K-Jetronic fuel injection, which slightly decreased power, but improve reliability. Production of the 350SE lasted until 1980, with a total of 51,100 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 350SE was a variant of the W116 S-Class that debuted for the 1973 model year. The 350 SE was built on the standard length…

350SE - W116

350 SE

Mercedes-Benz 450SE - W116

The Mercedes-Benz 450SE was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w116/">W116 S-Class</a> that debuted for the 1973 model year. The 450 SE was built on the standard length W116 platform, and featured Mercedes&#39; M117 engine. This 4.5L V8 engine was initially fitted with Bosch&#39;s D-Jetronic fuel injection and generated 222hp (190hp in North America due to emissions restrictions), but from the 1976 model year, the engine was upgraded with K-Jetronic fuel injection, which slightly decreased power, but improve reliability. Power from this engine was sent to the rear wheels via a 3 speed automatic transmission. Production of the 450SE lasted until 1980, with a total of 41,604 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 450SE was a variant of the W116 S-Class that debuted for the 1973 model year. The 450 SE was built on the standard length…

450SE - W116

450 SE

Mercedes-Benz 450SEL - W116

The Mercedes-Benz 450SEL was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w116/">W116 S-Class</a> that debuted for the 1973 model year. The 450 SEL was built on the long length W116 platform, and featured Mercedes&#39; M117 engine. This 4.5L V8 engine was initially fitted with Bosch&#39;s D-Jetronic fuel injection and generated 222hp (190hp in North America due to emissions restrictions), but from the 1976 model year, the engine was upgraded with K-Jetronic fuel injection, which slightly decreased power, but improve reliability. Power from this engine was sent to the rear wheels via a 3 speed automatic transmission. Production of the 450SEL lasted until 1980, with a total of 59,578 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 450SEL was a variant of the W116 S-Class that debuted for the 1973 model year. The 450 SEL was built on the long length…

450SEL - W116

450 SEL

Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 - W116

The Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 was the top of the range model for the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w116/">W116 S-Class</a>. Powered by a massive 6.9L V8 engine, the 450 SEL 6.9 was not only a performance sedan, but a highly refined luxury car as well. Produced from the 1976 model year until 1980, the 450SEL6.9 was built in small numbers, with a total of 7,380 examples made worldwide.

The Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 was the top of the range model for the W116 S-Class. Powered by a massive 6.9L V8 engine, the 450 SEL 6.9 was…

450SEL 6.9 - W116

450 SEL 6.9

Mercedes-Benz 300SD - W116

The Mercedes-Benz 300SD was a diesel powered variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w116/">W116 S-Class</a> that was introduced for the 1979 model year. The 300 SD was offered in the standard wheelbase, and was powered by Mercedes&#39; OM617.950 engine. This 3.0L inline five turbocharged diesel motor generated 119hp, which was sent to the rear wheels through a 4 speed automatic transmission. Only available in North America, the 300SD was built until 1980, with a total of 28,643 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 300SD was a diesel powered variant of the W116 S-Class that was introduced for the 1979 model year. The 300 SD was…

300SD - W116

300 SD

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The Mercedes-Benz 280S was a variant of the <a href="MKT:4358" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w116/">W116 S-Class</a> that debuted for the 1973 model year. The 280 S was built on the standard wheelbase, and was powered by Mercedes&#39; M110.922 engine. This carbureted 2.8L inline six generated 158hp (120hp in North America due to emissions restrictions), and sent drive to the rear wheels via manual and automatic transmission options. Production of the W116 280S ended in 1980, with a total of 122,848 examples built.

1978 Mercedes-Benz 280S - W116

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