Joining Mercedes-Benz at barely 25 years old after his studies in mechanical engineering at the Polytechnic University of Turin, he remained there until his retirement in 1999. A long and loyal career, punctuated by notable cars, of which here is one small selection.
Mercedes C111-II
The C111 is part of a family of concepts developed between 1969 and 1979. In this family, the second car is generally hailed as the most aesthetically successful. With its ahead-of-its-time aerodynamics, pop-up headlights, gullwing doors and “floating” rear pillars, many say it could have easily made it to production. This C111-II was designed by Sacco in 1970.
Mercedes 190
In 1982, Sacco signed a model which would significantly change Mercedes. The 190 seems wise and harmless, but it in turn conceals treasures of aerodynamics, among other technical advances. But above all it will considerably rejuvenate the brand’s clientele, which will then enter a new era in its history.
Mercedes SL R129
In 1989, the all-new Mercedes SL was downright revolutionary. Not only because it replaces a completely obsolete previous generation, launched almost 20 years earlier. Also because it is a concentrate of technology, which is not found in any luxury Grand Touring convertible of this era. Aesthetically too, the leap between the old and new SL is prodigious. Moreover, the timeless look that Sacco created for the R129 is still as attractive as ever.
Mercedes ML
If the first luxury 4×4 was indeed the Range Rover, the one that really exploded this segment was the Mercedes ML, launched in 1997, before the BMW X5 and the Porsche Cayenne. Here again, Sacco’s design opens new horizons for all automobile production.
Mercedes Class A
Sacco did not design the A-Class. But in his capacity as head of design for the brand, it was he who guided the work of his teams, and gave the final green light to give birth to one of the most successful cars. most disruptive of the 1990s.
