Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6,9. 1975–80 (prod. 7,380). 4-door saloon. F/R, 6814 cm³ (V8 OHC). Ultimate S-Klasse saloon, with hand-built V8 engine, self-levelling hydropneumatic suspension and optional electronically-controlled anti-lock brakes. Spiritual successor to the Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6,3 (W109). Built separately from lesser S models. Very expensive: DM69,930 in 1975; DM81,247 at end of production. Considered to be one of the greatest saloons from the company.

Manufacturing location: Stuttgart, Germany

Marque: Mercedes-Benz | Model: Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse | Predecessor: Mercedes-Benz W108 | Successor: Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W126)