w140 Mercedes-Benz 400 SE base S-class with a V8 engine 1992

Mercedes 400 SE w140 #/ In March 1991 the new S-Class generation (designated internally as the 140 series) made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The body design incorporated the typical traditional Mercedes-Benz stylistic elements, enabling it to fit in seamlessly with the visual appearance of the company's other passenger car models. As had already been the case with the SL models in the 129 series, the trademark radiator grille of the new S-Class was given a new stylistic interpretation while retaining the traditional basic shape. This variation on a classic theme was designated the 'integrated radiator' and with its much narrower chrome frame the radiator shell was organically integrated into the engine cover. For the first time, the Mercedes star was positioned not on top of the radiator grille, but slightly to the rear on the bonnet. The overall aim of the design concept of the new S-Class generation was to achieve a high degre