Handbook
- Engine Manual
- Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
- Maintenance Manual
- Owner's Manual
- Climate Control Manual
- Chassis and Body Manual
Specifications
Chassis
- 116.020 (280S)
- 116.024 (280SE)
- 116.025 (280SEL)
- 116.028 (350SE)
- 116.029 (350SEL)
- 116.032 (450SE)
- 116.033 (450SEL)
- 116.036 (450SEL 6.9)
- 116.120 (300SD)
Engine
FAQ
- AMG History and Part Numbers
- Becker Upgrade Original Becker radio AUX input
- Design Spy shots and Design Studies
- Production figures Annual production figures
- Option Codes Mercedes-Benz option codes used during the period 1972 to 1980
- Color Codes Mercedes-Benz colors used during the period 1972 to 1980
- Unleded Fuel Unleaded fuel use confirmed
Brochures
Articles
- Designs Analysed: M116 3.5L V8 AutoCar, 17 February 1972
- Special: First Full Drive - S-Class Modern Motor, December 1972
- Road Test - 450SE Motor Trend, May 1973
- News Scene - S-Class Wheels, June 1973
- Auto Test - 280SE AutoCar, 12 July 1973
- Road Report - 450SEL Wheels, February 1974
- Auto Test - 450SEL AutoCar, 4 May 1974
- Road Test - 450SE Modern Motor, June 1975
- Feature - 450SEL 6.9 Modern Motor, September 1975
- Road Test Report - 450SEL 6.9 Motor, 9 October 1976
- Review - 450SEL 6.9 Car, January 1977
- Review - 450SEL 6.9 Car and Driver, July 1977
- Owner Survey - 450 series Road & Track, August 1977
- Mercedes Miles - 450SEL AutoCar, 28 January 1978
- Road Test - 280SEL Motor Manual, September 1978
- Feature - 450SEL 6.9 The Star, March 1990
- Fact File - S-Class Your Classic, March 1994
- Buyers Guide - 450SEL Unique Cars, September 1999
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