1980 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
First generation · W116 1972–1980
The first car officially badged 'S-Class' (Sonderklasse). A safety-focused flagship that introduced the 450 SEL 6.9 V8 and, in 1978, the world's first anti-lock braking system (ABS) as an option.
Photo: “1980 Mercedes-Benz W116 280SE Automatic, front right, 06-28-2024” by Ethan Llamas / Wikimedia Commons — CC0 1.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
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