1975
Mercedes-Benz W116 450SEL 6.9
The 450SEL 6.9 was arguably the world's fastest production saloon in 1975. Its air suspension, hydropneumatic self-levelling and 6.9L V8 producing 286 hp made it the definitive Mercedes engineering statement.
Performance Luxury Sedan
Spécifications techniques
| Moteur | 6.9L M100 V8 |
| Cylindrée | 6,834 cc |
| Puissance | 286 hp |
| Couple | 549 Nm |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Transmission | RWD |
| Carburant | Petrol |
| Consommation | 21 L/100 km |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 s |
| Vitesse max | 225 km/h |
| Longueur | 4,960 mm |
| Largeur | 1,870 mm |
| Hauteur | 1,415 mm |
| Empattement | 2,960 mm |
| Poids à vide | 1,945 kg |
| Prix indicatif | DM 69,000 (Germany, 1975) |