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S-Class Saloon (W116) (08.1972 - 07.1980)
Technical data MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W116)
  • Engines currently produced 280 S, 280 SE, SEL, 300 SD, 350 SE, SEL, 450 SE, 450 SE, SEL, 450 SEL, 450 SEL 6.9
  • Max. power [kW] 210
  • Min. power [kW] 91
  • Max. power [hp] 286
  • Min. power [hp] 123
  • Max. number of cylinders 8
  • Min. number of cylinders 5
  • Max. cylinder capacity (cc) 6835
  • Min. cylinder capacity (cc) 2746
  • Max. engine displacement 6.8
  • Min. engine displacement 2.7
  • Engine type Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • Type of drive Rear-Wheel Drive
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