1975
Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9
The 450 SEL 6.9 was the fastest four-door production car in the world when launched — a 286-hp V8 executive expressing no contradiction between refinement and performance. Its hydropneumatic self-levelling suspension system was inspired by the Citroën DS.
Luxury Sedan
Shared Parts
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 6.9L SOHC V8 (M100) |
| Displacement | 6,834 cc |
| Horsepower | 286 hp @ 4,250 rpm |
| Torque | 550 Nm |
| Transmission | 3-Speed Automatic (Daimler-Benz) |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Economy | 17.0 L/100km |
| 0–60 mph | 7.4 sec |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h |
| Length | 5,060 mm |
| Width | 1,870 mm |
| Height | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,965 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,070 kg |
| MSRP Range | $40,000 (1975 US) |