11. Mercedes-Benz S600 (W140)
The Mercedes-Benz S600 (W140) embodied over-engineering at its finest, featuring double-glazed windows, soft-close doors, and a mighty V12 engine.
It set new benchmarks for luxury, technology, and build quality, impressing those who valued absolute refinement.
However, its sky-high production costs and reputation for excess drew criticism in a climate of economic caution.
The W140 was simply too advanced and expensive for its era, but has since become a symbol of uncompromising German engineering.
Explore the W140’s legacy.