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MERCEDES-BENZ 600

Saloon, limousine.

Monstrous car designed to waft Popes and Presidents down the motorway at 130mph. All mod cons including air suspension, automatic, and power steering. The standard article (18ft long, dry weight of 48.7cwt) is big enough, but the eight-light Pullman seats nine and is a 20-footer. Announced 1963; production begins '64.

Technical Specifications

Engine:
6330cc (V8 DOC) 
Configuration:
Front engine, rear-wheel drive 
Production dates:
1963 to 1981  
Number produced:
2677