W116 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE the base model S-class, 1973

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. #w116 #mercedes280se #sclass #autowrap source: Mercedes-Benz Group AG