Mercedes-Benz 600
| Produced: |
1963-1981, 2677 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats Limousine,4 doors,4 seats |
Mercedes launched another milestone model in 1963, however this time the new car was no super-sleek sportscar, it was the 600 limousine. Mercedes had not built a car as large as this since the pre-war "Grosser" models, quite simply the 600 was an automotive marvel. The Rolls-Royce Phantom V was probably its nearest rival, however this was no pedestrian parade car, the 600 was not only large, it was also very, very fast.
The 600 featured air-suspension, a mighty 6.3 litre V8 and power operation for almost everything, including the doors and boot-lid! The 600 came as either a "standard" (18ft long) saloon or as a nine seat Pullman limousine (20ft long). Some open-backed Landaulettes were also built for various governments around the world. Production of the 600 lasted until it was quietly deleted from the range in 1981.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6330cc | V8 DOHC | 103mm x 95mm |
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 mph | 11.6 s |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Group Test, The Ministers of Transport |
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| Publication | Practical Classics April 2004 | |||
| Six diplomatic cruisers from six countries get together for a heavyweight conference. Chaika GAZ 13, Citroën DS 23 Chapron, Toyota Century, fiat 130 Saloon, Daimler Majestic Major, Mercedes 600 | ||||
| Article |
Mr dutiful Landaulet |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car August 2009 | |||
| Mr dutiful Landaulet- Martin Buckley samples the state of the art in regal transport - a glorious Mercedes-Benz 600 built for German government service. | ||||
| Article |
Car Classics - Mercedes-Benz 600 |
150 |
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| Publication | Car April 2007 | |||
| Car Classics - Mercedes-Benz 600 | ||||
| Article |
Torque is the new power - V12 Limousines |
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| Publication | Car February 2003 | |||
| Torque is the new power - V12 Limousines - BMW's new 760Li and the Mercedes S600 pump our over 900bhp and 1000lb ft between them. But it's not how much you make. It's how you make it. | ||||
