19. 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: First with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
The 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-Class set a new benchmark by introducing the first electronic anti-lock braking system (ABS) in a production car.
This groundbreaking safety feature allowed drivers to maintain steering control during hard braking, dramatically reducing the risk of skidding.
ABS technology is now a legal requirement in many regions, but it all started with the pioneering S-Class.
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