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10 Cars From the 90s That Were Secretly Over-Engineered

2. Mercedes-Benz W140 S-Class

2. Mercedes-Benz W140 S-Class
A sleek Mercedes W140 luxury sedan, showcasing its over-engineered design and timeless elegance. | Image from www.flickr.com (Creative Commons Licensed)

The Mercedes-Benz W140 S-Class, produced from 1991 to 1998, epitomized German engineering excellence with its over-engineered features. It introduced double-glazed windows for superior soundproofing and self-closing doors and trunk lid for enhanced convenience. The vehicle’s advanced electronics included an electronic stability program (ESP) and side airbags, setting new standards in automotive safety. These innovations underscored Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to durability and precision engineering, solidifying the W140’s reputation as a legend of German excess and engineering rigor. (en.wikipedia.org)

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