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The 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 is the absolute pinnacle of 1970s automotive engineering and is considered one of the finest sedans ever built. This vehicle uses the colossal M100 V8 engine with a volume of 6.9 liters (6834 cm3) , which produces 286 PS and a stunning torque of 550 Nm . In addition to the powerful engine, the main feature of this model is the fully hydropneumatic suspension system, which offered a level of comfort and durability that no rival of the time could achieve. With a top speed of 225 km/h and an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in just 7.4 seconds , the 450 SEL 6.9 was the four-door “supercar” that challenged the fastest sport utility vehicles of the era, remaining Mercedes-Benz’s undisputed flagship.