Mercedes-Benz S-klass (W116)

The first car called the S-Class, and the first production car with anti-lock brakes.

ABS came as an option in 1978. The powerful 450 SEL 6.9 was one of the fastest saloons of its time.

Materials: Steel monocoque body; six- and eight-cylinder engines

Manufacture: Made in Sindelfingen.

The broad horizontal headlamps.

The ribbed tail lamps meant to stay clean of dirt.

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