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1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 W116 (Automatic / 3 Gears) RWD [1975-1980]

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Overview

1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 W116 (Automatic / 3 Gears) RWD [1975-1980]

The 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 is the absolute pinnacle of 1970s automotive engineering and is considered one of the finest sedans ever built. This vehicle uses the colossal M100 V8 engine with a volume of 6.9 liters (6834 cm3) , which produces 286 PS and a stunning torque of 550 Nm . In addition to the powerful engine, the main feature of this model is the fully hydropneumatic suspension system, which offered a level of comfort and durability that no rival of the time could achieve. With a top speed of 225 km/h and an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in just 7.4 seconds , the 450 SEL 6.9 was the four-door “supercar” that challenged the fastest sport utility vehicles of the era, remaining Mercedes-Benz’s undisputed flagship.

Model:S-Class W116 Limousine L (SEL)
Production year:1976
Transmission:Automatic 3 speed
Starting price:€35,700
Engine size:6.9 L
Max torque:550 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 8
Charge system:Gasoline pa turbocharger
Displacement:6834 cm3
Max power:286 PS / 282 hp / 210 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:20.1 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:14.0-16.8 L/100km
City:25.7-30.8 L/100km
Emission standard:N/A
Body style:Sedan (LWB)
0-80 km/h:5.3 s
0-100 km/h:7.2 s
0-160 km/h:18.0 s
0-200 km/h:34.6 s
Top speed:232 km/h
Curb weight:1935 kg
Gross weight:2420 kg
Length:5060 mm
Width:1870 mm
Height:1410 mm
Fuel capacity:96 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
50%
Safety
80%
Performance
95%
Driveability
95%
Durability
95%
Maintenance
70%
Design
100%
Summary

Experts cast 6.9 as the king of the W116 series, praising the dry sump lubrication technology and sophisticated suspension that allowed the car to stay level despite the load. This model was so advanced that many of its technical solutions became standard only decades later. The starting price in 1975 was about 69,930 Deutsche Mark (approximately €35,700), which was almost double that of a standard 350 SE. Today, the 450 SEL 6.9 is one of the most sought-after cars by collectors around the world, symbolizing the era when Mercedes-Benz built cars without sparing any engineering aspect.

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