Mercedes 280SE 4.5: A luxury European touring sedan
The Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 costs over 10,000 dollars, about 2,500 more than the top domestic luxury sedan, yet promises superior European touring comfort. It features an overhead cam V-8, fuel injection, electronic engine management, four power-assisted disc brakes, air conditioning, electric windows, and centralized locking. Mercedes also offers the longer 280SEL 4.5 and 300SEL 4.5 with added rear room and air suspension, with all three expected to remain rare, under 1 in 400 US car sales this year.