This car is virtually all new for 1997, but you can hardly tell it from the exterior. Perhaps that's the point that Fortune was trying to make. The car is larger on the inside and quieter, too. The ride is very precise. Steering is sure.
Acceleration is immediate and long-lasting.
The brakes are strong. Mercedes-Benz E420 Sport. Less powerful E-Class models debuted earlier in the model year. Now, the E420 is available. A five-speed automatic is the only transmission choice.