The fastest sedan of it's time:
The fastest sedan of it's time:
Fastest in top speed or acceleration?
'76 Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five Limousine, '95 Lincoln Town Car.
I think in both. Several magazines called this car the fastest sedan when tested it back then, including Road & Track.
According to Motor Trend:
"The 6.3-liter Mercedes is the safest, fastest and most comfortable 4-door sedan made today, considering the fantastic speeds you can achieve in full safety and relaxation"
Last edited by karabiner98k; 10-03-2010 at 01:21 AM.
'76 Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five Limousine, '95 Lincoln Town Car.
as you probably will agree with, the 1/4 accelaration time has nothing to do with the fact how fast a car can be in normal traffic, which requires a machine that is able to keep the speed, and to slow down when needed, without cooking the brakes after 10 miles.
But let's not dwell on this, the 6.3 is one hell of a machine, but sometimes I think the later 6.9 model, with its fully Citroen derived suspension is the more comfy and effortless car.
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But like the Citroen's, the Benzes hydropneumatic suspension will burn a hole into your pocket if it breaks. I've talked to many 6.9 owners at several car shows, and they all said that while the mechanic parts aren't problematic in any form, the electronics are a nightmare if you have to fix something.but sometimes I think the later 6.9 model, with its fully Citroen derived suspension is the more comfy and effortless car.
BTW, do you know if there is any roadgoing version of the 6.8 AMG racing engine?
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What if the fastest claim related to the top speed? Or the time to fill the fuel tank? Or the time to open the four windows at the same time? Or the time to lose all its value?
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