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In the mid-1980s, the time was right to introduce all-wheel drive to other Mercedes-Benz passenger cars. However, the system had to be rethought to meet the requirements, for example, in a sedan. At the 1985 IAA in Frankfurt/Main, engineers presented their creation to the public: 4MATIC, the new all-wheel drive system. It uses the latest technology and incorporates electronics to provide optimal drive in all driving situations.

The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), introduced in 1978, laid the…