This car deserves a second chance in life. For many car enthusiasts, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class from the W140 generation is one of the best – if not the best – models ever engineered by the ...

but Mercedes-Benz made an even bolder move. The automaker developed an 18-cylinder "W" engine, a technological marvel intended to power the W140 S-Class, specifically a model named the 800 SEL.