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construction principles
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Reliable
Comfortable
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Reliable

Comtortable

Fast

Enduring in Value

Safety is the foremost requirement

on the road
We have made this safety
an assignment.
Our designers
plan for you,
our scientists
research for you,
our test engineers
test for your protection.
The Mercedes-Benz car
is the outcome.

Reliability is a necessity in our time.

We offer you our experience
in automobile construction.
We offer you
functionally safe construction.
Every day
innumerable Mercedes-Benz cars
prove their absolute reliability
the world over.

Comfortable travel is not enough for us.

We make
untiring travel possible for you.
We maintain
your reflex capacities for you.
We have created an
anatomically correct sitting position for you.
We have matched
seating and wheel suspension
to suit speed and road conditions for you.
Take a seat in a Mercedes-Benz and
you will feel what we mean: untiring comfort.

Speed in an automobile
is a demand in our time.
We know this
and, as a result,
we build cars with the ability
to move fast;
cars with high cruising speeds
and dependable reserves
for overtaking
Drive a Mercedes-Benz
and let the facts
convince you.

You have a right

to demand enduring value from us.
The Mercedes-Benz
is constructed
to meet this demand.
Examine it closely,
from below, from above,
inside and outside,
from all sides,
and you will discover
that your demands
have been met.

We make it safe through

We make it reliable through:

We make it comfortable through:

We make the value endure through:

Road Holding
Single joint, low-pivot swing axle,
separation of wheel mounting
and wheel suspension
which ensures safe track holding
and exact wheel control.

Forward-looking construction principles

use of specially selected materials
tests and trials
manufacturing with use in mind
production controls
assembly controls
acceptance controls

Comfort Hydraulics
Opening and closing of door windows
and of sliding roof.
Adjustment of front seats
in longitudinal direction,
backrest inclination
and height.
Steplessly adjustable
rear seats with backrest.
Closing of doors.
With installed centre partition
lowering of partition pane.
Vacuum central locking system

5-6 passenger saloon

7- 8 passenger limousine
8-cylinder V-engine
with petrol injection
Performance:
acc. to SAE 300 gr. HP at 4,100 rpm
acc. to DIN 250 HP at 4,000 rpm
2 overhead camshafts
MB automatic transmission
MB power steering
Single-joint, low-pivot swing axle
Road clearance adjustable
while driving
Limited-slip differential
Dual-circuit power braking system
Disc brakes on all four wheels
Two brake calipers each, front
Max. speed approx. 127 mph

1ercedes-Benz cars
3fe, reliable, comfortable, fast
:isting In value.
xpert combin ation
these qualities
s Mercedes-Benz cars
Jperb vehicles they are.

Brakes
Dual-circuit servo braking system
Disc brakes front and rear
Brake pressure control
Parking brake with additional
brake shoes and brake drums
Automatic anti-dive control
Suspension
Carefully balanced
by self-levelling air suspension
and additional anti-roll bars
front and rear
Ground clearance adjustable by 2 in.
Frame Floor
Rugged welding
of the body to the frame floor
produces a sturdy body structure.
Shock-absorbing
front and rear sections.
Passenger Compartment
Distortion-free, solid form,
strong windscreen and door pillars
Visibility
Optimum visibility towards all sides,
panoramic view windows of safety glass
Steering
MB power steering
with automatic wear adjustment
Large, padded steering wheel boss
Deformable impact damper
under the steering wheel boss
Telescoping steering column
Steering gear located far behind the front axle

15 /o of all employees
in our PCP division are testers.
We test
under the most strenuous conditions:
in the Wind Tunnel
Body design with regard to
wind influence and wind noise
in Trials
checking driving conditions
in skidding and slalom tests.
through Lateral Wind Machine
checking sideways drift
in side winds of over 60 mph.
through Test Drives
on special test tracks
under extreme climatic conditions,
over mountains, deserts, ice and snow.

Seat Comfort
Axially adjustable steering wheel
Self-levelling air suspension
Shock absorbers adjustable
towards soft or hard while driving
Floor Covering
Front and rear floor sections
covered with velours
Heating and Ventilating System
Front: Heating and ventilating system
with 2 heat-exchangers
and steplessly adjustable blower
Rear: Heating and ventilating system
with heat-exchanger and blower
Dynamic pressure
ventilation system
Temperature selector
with electronic control to compensate
for effect of different driving speeds
Defroster for side windows

Body Styling
Form and size
are matched to passengers
and driving conditions.
Roomy interior
Spacious boot
Low noise level even at high speeds.

Forward-looking development
avoidance of fashion fads
the best in materials
scientific manufacture
careful testing
routine maintenance
through well-planned
customer service

In all branches of industry

fashion fads are used
to lure customers.
However, fashion is only short-lived.
Our stylists have created
the look of the future
for the discriminating man
with an eye for beauty.
This is the classic shape,
a timeless shape
which retains its value.

There are 3,700 service stations

in 156 countries of the globe.

Basic Equipment
Chassis
MB automatic four-speed transmission
with hydraulic clutch
Selector lever on the steering wheel
Rear axle ratio 3.23
Two three-phase current generators
Dual-circuit servo braking system
with disc brakes all round
Two brake calipers each, front
MB power steering
with automatic wear adjustment
and steering shock absorbers
Axially adjustable steering wheel
Single joint swing axle
with low pivot point
and limited-slip differential
Self-levelling air suspension
Telescopic shock absorbers
adjustable during driving
Anti-roll bars front and rear
Windscreen
Screen washers
Two-speed wipers
Rear Window
Rear window electrically heated
Lighting
Asymmetric low beam
Fog lamps
Side lights
Flashing direction indicators
Brake lights.
Parking lights
Back-up light
Instrument lights,
steplessly adjustable
Socket for inspection lamp
in the engine compartment
Light in glove box, engine compartment
and boot
Map reading light
Legroom lights, 2 in front and 2 at rear
Roof light at rear
2 reading lamps with adjustable light beam
in rear roof pillars

Optional extras
Instruments
Speedometer
Rev:-counter
Indicator of selector lever position
Oil pressure gauge
Petrol gauge
Cooling water temperature gauge
Indicator lights for battery charge,
flashing indicators, high beam,
parking brake,
air pressure, petrol reserve
Electric clock
Total-mileage recorder
Trip recorder
Outside-air thermometer
Pull button for level adjustment
Signalling System
Passing signal
1 pneumatic horn and 2 electric fanfares
1 blare horn can be additionally engaged
Blinker with automatic return

Locks
Safety tap locks on doors,
power-operated, silently closing
Central locking system
for doors, boot and tank flap.
Locking and unlocking
of boot, all door locks from inside,
both front doors also from outside,
independent of central locking system
Steering wheel lock
combined with ignition lock,
starter and starter repeat lock
Lockable glove box
Comfort Hydraulics
Opening and closing of door windows
Stepless adjustment of front seats
in longitudinal direction,
height and backrest inclination
Backrest inclination of rear seats
Adjustment of shock absorber
softness by lever on the steering column
Heating and Venting
Front: One heating and venting system
with 2 heat exchangers
and steplessly adjustable blower
Rear: One heating and venting system
with heat exchanger and blower
Dynamic-pressure venting system
Temperature selector with electronic
control, extensively independent
of vehicle speed
Siqe window defrosting
Rear window defrosting
through inserted heating filament

Miscellaneous
Oddments tray between front seats
Pockets on the doors
Niche below the instrument panel
Parcel net on front seat backs
Anti-dazzle rear-view mirror
2 exterior rear-view mirrors
adjustable from the inside
2 padded sun-vizors,
with vanity mirror on passenger side
Grab handles on roof frame
Grab handles on all doors
Coat hooks at rear
Armrests on all doors
Independent centre armrests
for each of the front seats
Folding armrest at rear
Adjustable headrests at rear
Automatic cigar lighters
and folding ashtrays on all doors
Safety steering wheel
axially adjustable
Footrests at rear
Curtains on rear window
and rear side windows
Additional Equipment
For the 7-8 passenger limousine:
Centre partition
with hydraulically-operated glass screen
Refreshment bar
2 single seats with armrests
facing rear bench seat
In the 6-door version:
2 folding seats in driving direction
For the 5-6 passenger saloon
and for the 7-8 passenger limousine:
Air-conditioning system
also refrigerating the refreshment bar

For the 5-6 passenger saloon

and the 7-8 passenger limousine:
Intercommunication system driverpassenger compartment
Steel sliding roof
hydraulically operated
Radio with mechanical or
automatic aerial
For the 5-6 passenger saloon:
Centre partition
with hydraulically-operated glass screen,
Refreshment bar
Shelves for vanity cases
Folding table with indirect lighting
right and left
Individual requests can be taken
into consideration during
sales talks.

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Engine
Number of cylinders
Bore/ Stroke
Total displacement
Engine output acc. to SAE
Engine output acc. to DIN')
Max. torque acc. to SAE
Max. torque acc. to DIN')
Max. engine speed
Compression
Oil capacity crankcase max./min.
Capacity of cooling system
Generator
Battery
Max. speed
Tyres, tubeless
Fuel
Fuel consumption acc. to DIN 700302)
Tank capacity
incl. reserve
Fuel
Weights
Kerb weight
Permissible total weight
Trailer load with brake 3 )
Trailer load without brake 3 )

8
4.06/ 3.74 ins.
386.3 cu. ins.
300 gr. HP at 4,100 rpm
250 net BHP at 4,000 rpm
434 ft. lbs. at 3,000 rp m
369 ft. lbs. at 2,800 rpm
4,800 rpm

9
10.6/ 7 Imp. pts.
40.5 Imp. pts.
14 V/ 35 A
12V/88Ah
approx. 127 mph.
9.00 H 15/ 6 PR
16 m. p. Imp. gal.
24.6 Imp. gal.
4.2 Imp. gal.
Premium
5,820 lbs.
7,365 lbs.
3,300 lbs.
1,650 lbs.

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is effectively available
at the clutch for driving the vehicle,
as any other power consumption has already
been deducted.
Output data given in gr. HP/SAE include the power
required for operating auxiliary units
not required to operate the engine.
' ) Technical data acc. to DIN 70020 and 70030.
' )The weights quoted are maximum weights.
By reason of legal stipulations in various countries
outside the Federal Repub lic of Germany
other figures wi ll apply.
) Dimensions vary acc. to sitting position.
The contents are not binding
and the right is reserved for modifications.

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B

Overall height (constant)

Overall width
Overall length
D Wheelbase
E Steering wheel rim to backrest
of driving seat)
F Seat to roof
G Front edge rear backrest to front
edge of vis-a-vis seat backrest)
H Rear seat to roof
J Width at shoulder height, front
M Width at shoulder height, rear
Track front
Track rear
Usable luaaaoe space

59 ins.
76.8 ins.
245.7 ins.
153.3 ins.
14.4 ins.
38.2 ins.
52.2 ins.
34.8 ins.
61.8 ins.
60.4 ins.
62.48 ins.
62.24 ins.
20.5 cu. ft.

ercedes-Benz 600
Note: U,K, SPECIFICATION
Please note that as this brochure may conta in models,
details, specifications etc., of vehicles not imported
into the United K ingdom. please check with your
local Mercedes-Benz Dealer regarding current United
K ingdom specifications.

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Although the motor car is not yet 100 years old,

two centuries have passed since the beginning of the machine
age. Mankind now approaches the last quarter of the twentieth
century and is taking part in a second technical revolution of a
magnitude and momentum undreamed of only twenty years ago.
The computer is now a fact of life. Electronics, chemistry
and space travel are developing at a fantastic pace. 9ur fut~re
will be influenced by a new concept - "absolute engmeerm~ :-engineering which is independent and self-controlled. Thi~ is
sophisticated engineering, benefitting from the latest technical
aids with which to ease mankind's workload. To leave man free to
do all the things that only he can do - to investigate, to research,
to make decisions, to live. This is the new aim of mankind.
This new age, in which old-fashioned ideas are gradually
being swept aside, in which man is now beginning to explore
infmite space, is typified more by the car than anything else. And
a dream has become reality - a dream of a technically perfect car
which, by the very fact of its existence, sets merciless new standards.
This car challenges all others - even those of its own marque.
It is not a celebrity, because celebrities may themselves go out
of style, it is a pioneer, a car for the future. It has no ancestor.
The Mercedes-Benz 600 symbolises the future, a future
which is attainable today. Its automatic, electronic and hydraulic
operation makes it decades ahead of its time, yet it is here - now.
Scientists and engineers are rightly proud of the 600. Their
pride stems from having been present at the birth of a new
element in automobile design. This element was the complete
creative freedom Daimler-Benz AG gave to its designers freed om to start afresh taking account of the best lessons of the
past but owing nothing to previous production items. For more
than six years all their talent and imagination was devoted to
producing one car, a car which would show the way to the future.
A car which could incorporate all their ingenuity and skill. They
gave it a wealth of automatic, hydraulic and electronic equipment,
yet where orthodox, rather conservative components were found
to be the best, these were retained. The steering wheel, for
example was examined in the light of recent research to see
whether 'something better might not be available. In the event
the wheel was retained, but in its fmal form even this had become
a sophisticated piece of engineering.
The Mercedes-Benz 600 is the only expensive car which has
become exclusive by virtue of its performance rather than its price.
There are cars which are even more expensive. The MercedesBenz 600 is not a car to be bought merely for show, however,
and those who do so may not be absolutely satisfied with it.

But someone who needs both the most comfortable and

the most modern car currently available, and incidentally wants
to make a contribution towards progress, will find what he
wants in the Mercedes-Benz 600.
The owner of a car such as this aligns himself with the
opinions expressed in its design.
For this car stands apart from the rest, all too often examples
of grandiose opulence in ':Vhich vast areas ~f sheet metal cover
little in the way of technical and mecharucal refmement. The
person who calculates greatness by the foot does not assess this
car fairly.
Those who say "It should be even more expensive, since
then it would attract even more attention" are also out of
sympathy with the ideals the car represents.
.
The Mercedes-Benz 600 is a quiet, powerful car. Its superior
performance is a hard fact, one which sets new standards.
Take a look inside. Everything you expect is there, but is
unexpectedly different. There is no ~ngine nois.e. Seat~ .are
moved hydraulically (therefore silently) mto the desrred po~1t1on.
The luggage compartment lid opens and .closes automatically,
the radio aerial retracts. The temperature is controlled. The car
is raised or lowered to the appropriate height according ~o the
load or other needs. And if the driver wishes to amuse himself
between business decisions, all that is required is slight pressure
of the right foot to show a sports car who's the boss.
You can sleep in this car, you can rule from i~ - some do.
You can make serious decisions or take your fishing tackle to
your favourite lake. The car puts .other road traf~c at a di~tance
from you. It provides the best m. comfort, while ?ffermg an
opportunity to get the utmost enjoyment from dr1vmg. A~ a
time when man is busy exploring space, we feel we are domg
something for the traveller here on earth.

The Mercedes-Benz 600.

The best automobile engineering in the world.

The automatic transmission

eliminates the clutch pedal and
makes manual gear changes
unnecessary,although thesystem
can be overridden 1nanuaUy at
any time,should the driver wish
to do so. To overtake, the accelerator pedal is depressed beyond
fuU throttle to the kick-clown
Air suspension.Four bellows pcsition.The gear-box then
unjts with built-in con1pensators. changes automatically to a lower
The height of the body of the
gear to provide the extra acceleration for overtaking,and retuins
car can be varied through 50 mm
(2 in.) from the d1iving pcsition.
to the higher gear when pressure
on
the accelerator is relaxed.
The four hydraulic shock absorbers can also be adjusted while
driving, to suit road conditions.

6.3 litre V-Scylinderengine

with fuel injection,300 b.h.p.
SAE/250 H.P. DIN.8 plunger
injection pump with automatic
cold-start mechanism which calculates accelerator position,
engine speed, air pressure and
coolant temperature.

The hydraulic system is

d 1iven by the engine and is
operated by a total of23 pushbuttons on the instrument panel
and the doors. It actuates the steel
sliding roof, opens and closes the
boot and adjusts both the front
and rear seats horizontally, vertically and for rake. The front
seats are fully-reclining. The
hydraulic systen1 also controls
the 4 large side windows.

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Twin-circuit braking system, hydraulic and servo-assisted.

Disc brakes on aU four wheels
with twin calipers on front wheels,
single caJjpers at rear. The
independent foot-operated parking
brake is automatically released
when the car is put in gear
(or manually).

The steering is pcwerassisted but there is no loss of

the "feel" for the road.Adjust1nent is automatic and there is a
shock-absorber. The stee1ing
wheel can be adjusted for
height.A padded stee1ing wheel
base,a deformable buffer cap
and a telescopic column give
maxin1um protection against
injury in the event of an accident.

An electrorucally-controUed
thermostat maintains the
temperature at the pre-set level.
With all the windows closed,
draught-free ventilation is assured regardless of the outside
ten1perature. Full air-conditioning
is available as an optional extra.

Separate front and rear

heating and ventilation.

Safety features of the 600which can weigh up to 3.3 tonsrnnge from the 1igid passenger
compartment to the inte1ior
padding and the layout of the
controls. These features are
typical of Mercedes-Benz and
there is no higher standard.

Appointn1ents afford
complete comfo11.

Points to note: The two

exterior mirrors can be adjusted
from inside the car. There is a
heated rear screen. The
windscreen is of laminated
crystal plate safety glass .The
chassis does not require any
servicing.There can be 17 lights
in the engine companment, the
inte1ior and the boot. Maximum
speed is over 200 k.p.h. (125 mph)
acceleration from 0-100 k.p.h.
(62 m.p.h.) takes less than
10 seconds. Curtruns for side and
rear windows are standard.
The 600 will seat 4-8 people,
according to specification.

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Slight pressure on
the front seat control
lever gives progressive, hydraulicallypowered adjustment
of the seat. The one
lever will change the
position horizontally,
vertically and for
angle of the backrest (down to the
fully reclining
position).

Technical perfection. The nower-assisted steering can be turned

with one fmger, even when the car is stationary.
A slight tum of the paddec;l steering-wheel centre plate enables
the wheel to be set higher or lower as desired. The plate is
turned back to lock the wheel again.
The shock absorbers can be set either hard for high speed
driving or soft for comfort at lower speeds.

The height of the complete car can also be varied to give extra
ground clearance.

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adjustment control
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Below, the door
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handle.
From left to right:
ashtray, cigar lighter,
4 window control
buttons. All side
windows can be opened and closed individually from the
driving seat.

Controls on the doors in the rear com.Qartment, left to right,

reading lamp switch, control for hydraulically-operated sliding
roof, window control, seat adjustment control. The seats can be
moved backwards and forwards, the backrest angle is changed
automatically and simultaneously. There is a cigar lighter on
each door.

The control on the

left is the electronic
temP-erature selector.
Set to the desired level,
it keeps the interior
temperature constant.
Alongside is the
thermometer which
registers the outside
temperature; this gives
warning of icy roads.

The standard summer ventilation panel beneath the instrument

panel which brings ftltered fresh air into the car.
The optional air conditioning system is efficient even when the
outside temperature is very high.

With air-conditioning
installed, cooled air
is directed to the rear
GOmRartment by turning the control knobat foot level through
the lower outlet and
upwards through
ball type nozzles,
which are adjustable
in all directions.

All seats are anatomically contoured. Seat springs are of varying

depth and are tuned to match the car's suspension at all speeds.
No tiring vibrations are transmitted to the occupants, however
far the car is driven.

Safety: Impact energy absorbing body sections, front and rear,

rigid passenger compartment (safety cell) in which all parts which
may come into contact with the body in an accident are either
padded, rounded or collapsible. For example, the instrument panel
is designed to yield progressively in stages. The steering column
will not impale the driver, there is a large padded centre plate
on the steering wheel with a buffer cup under the plate. Telescopic steering column and many other features. The safety principles are standard to Mercedes-Benz and there are none more
stringent.

A small example.
Mercedes-Benz safety
locks on all doors.
These will not burst
open in an accident,
so that passengers are
not flung out. Moreover, they will open
easily after impact so
that people can still
get out.
A Mercedes-Benz patent.

There is a time switch on the courtesy lights, they go out

automatically, ten seconds after the door is closed. Four cigar
lighters are fitted, also a thermometer on the instrument panel
which gives the outside temperature. These features are standard
equipment.
Purchasers may specify extra lamps, a fifth cigar lighter, a
centre partition, tables, telephone, a bar, different seating or a
larger interior.
Although the Mercedes-Benz 600 is assembled on a production line - a special one - it is made almost entirely by hand.
Cars are made only to order. So special requests can often be met,
even if they are not shown in our specification. Sometimes even
very unusual requests. If someone really wanted to, they could
have bright green upholstery with pink rugs.
There is one aspect though, in which we will not deviate.
We will not alter the design in ways which will impair the
safety factors. In this we are sure that manufacturer and owners
agree. Changes in body-styling are also out of the question.

Naturally, the Mercedes-Benz is a car which is often used

on occasions where prestige is important. For those who require
it, a limousine version is available, with a rear compartment 30
inches longer than in the standard saloon.
Seats in the .rear compartment can be fitted "vis-a-vis" or
in two rows one behind the other. There are also further types
of seating arrangements available on request.
The master craftsmen entrusted with the manufacture and
assembly of the Mercedes-Benz 600 have acquired such a high
degree of skill, knowledge and experience that every car is a
masterpiece, in all senses of the word.
There is only one aspect of their knowledge which is not
revealed, the names of the customers.

The key of the Mercedes-Benz 600 looks different to other

car keys.
And when it is put into the lock of the driver's door and
turned, the other doors are also unlocked.
Conversely, when the driver's door is locked, the other doors
are also locked.
The locks on the boot and fuel tank are incorporated in the
same mechanism.
This system illustrates two points, first that modern engineering can be amusing as well as clever, second that the key to
a Mercedes-Benz 600 is more than just the key to a car. It is the
key to new, refreshing, powerful, silent and splendid means of
transportation.
It is engineering developments such as those in the
Mercedes-Benz which assure a bright future for the motor car.
Mercedes-Benz.

Technical
Data

Engine
Number of cylinders
Bore/ Stroke
Total displacement
Engine out put acc. to SAE
Engine output acc. to DIN)
Max. torque acc. to SAE
Max. toraue acc. to DIN')
Compression
Oil capacity crankcase max./min.
Capacity of cooling system
Generator
Battery
Max. speed
Tyres
Fuel
Fuel consumption acc. to DIN 70030 2)
Tank capacity
incl. reserve
Weights
Kerb weight
Permissible total weight
Trailer load with brake")
Trailer load without brake)

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5-6 seats
7-8 seats
8
4.06/3.74 ins.
386.3 cu. ins
300 gr. HP at 4,100 rpm
250 net BHP at 4,000 rpm
434 ft. lbs at 3,000 rpm
369 ft. lbs at 2,800 rpm

103/95 mm
6332 c. c.

60 mkp
5 1 mkp

9
10.6/7 Imp. pts.
40.5 Imp. pts.
14 V/35 A
12 V/88 Ah
127 mph. approx
9.00 H 15/6 PR
Premium
16 m. p. Imp. gal.
24.6 Imp. gals
approx. 4.2 Imp. gals
5 - 6 seats
5,445 lbs.
2470 kg
3050 kg
6,725 lbs.
3,300 lbs.
1500 kg
1,650 lbs.
750 kg

6/4,5 litres
23 litres

205 kmph

The Mercedes-Benz 600 is built only

to order.
Therefore special requirements
can often be met, even if they are
not listed in our brochures.
Sotnetimes even very unusual
requirements.

17,8 litres per 100 km

112 lit res
19 litres
7- 8 seats
2640 kg
5,8 20 lbs.
7,365 lbs.
3340 kg
3,300 lbs.
1500 kg
1,650 lbs.
750 kg

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?eta1ls, spec:1f1cat1?ns etc., of vehicles not imported
into the U nited Kingdom, p lease check with your
lo.cal Mercedes-Benz Dealer regard ing current United
Kingdom specifications.

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') The output given in net BHP/DIN

is effectively available at t he clut ch
for driving t he vehicle,
as any other power consumption
has already been deduct ed.
Output dat a given in gr. HP/SAE
include the power required to operate the engin e.
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3)

Technical data acc. to DIN 70020 and 70030.

Fuel consumption according to DIN 70030.
This value is obtained at a consistent speed
of 110 km/h (68 mph.) on an even road,
plus 10%.
This method is used by all automobile
manufacturers in the Federal Republic of Germany.
The consumption values quoted
are therefore calculated under the same conditions
and provide a real basis for comparison.
However, t hey do not correspond to
t he actual amount of fuel consumed,
as this varies according to th e way of driving,
road and climatic conditions etc.
Fuel consumption according to DIN 70030
is therefore only a comparative value
and not th e actual amount of f uel consumed.
The weights quoted are maximum weights
valid within the Federal Republic of Germany.
In various countries ot her figures will apply.

') Dimensions vary acc. to sitting position.

The contents are not binding
and the right is reserved for modifications.

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6 door version with 7-8 seats

7-8 seat version with folding centre seats

7-8 seat version with four doors and

vis-a-vis seats in rear

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5- 6 seats
Overall
height,
unloaded
58.5 ins.
A
B Overall width
76.8 ins.
Overall length
218.
ins.
D Wheelbase
126
ins.
E St eering wheel driver's seat backrest' )
13.4 ins.
F Seat height, unloaded front
38.9 ins.
G Driver's backrest rear seat backrest' )
38.9 ins.
G Rear seat backrest visa vis seat backrest
H Seat height at rear
35.4 ins.
J
Width at shoulder height front
6 1.8 ins.
M Width at shoulder height rear
60.4 ins.
Track width front
62.48 ins.
Track width rear
62.24 ins.
approx. 20.5 cu.ft.
Boot space

1485 mm
1950 mm
5540 mm
3200 mm

7- 8 seats
ins.
59
76.8 ins.
245.7 ins.
153.3 ins.

340mm
970 mm

14.4 ins.
38.2 ins.

1500
1950
6240
3900

mm
mm
mm
mm

365mm
970 mm

960mm

885mm
1570 mm
1535 mm
1587 mm
1581 mm
0,58 cu.m

52.2 ins.
34.8 ins.
61.8 ins.
60.4 ins.
62.48 ins.
62.24 ins.
approx. 20.5 cu.ft.

1360 mm
885 mm
1570 mm
1535 mm
1587 mm
1581 mm
0,58 cu.m

The rear compartment, with remote control

radio, intercom, air-conditioning

Folding table on centre partition

Car telephone

Tape recorder

Folding centre seats in 6 door version

(without partition)

5-6 seat version with centre partition and

front seat headrests

Television set fitted in rear compartment

Set of fitted luggage, for maximum

utilization of boot space

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Rear centre armrest with electric razor

Cocktail cabinet fitted to 7-8 seat version

5-6 seat version with sliding roof

Sliding roof as fitted to 7-8 seat version

ercedes-Benz 600

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Sono trascorsi meno di due secoli dall'il1izio dell'era delle

macchine, !'automobile non ha ancora cento anni, e gia noi viviamo, in questo ultimo terzo del secolo XX, la seconda rivoluzione
tecnica, di una forza e di una portata tali che ancora 20 anni fa
nessuno avrebbe potuto neppure irnmaginare.
II computer e divenuto indispensabile. Elettro11ica, chimica
ed astronautica danno w1 decisivo impulso a questo sviluppo.
Al nostro futuro si apre una dimensione totalmente nuova: ,,la
tecnica autostabile" che controlla se stessa e opera automaticamente per mantenersi in azione. Essa e ormai perfetta e munita di
ogni mezzo atto a sollevare l'uomo; renderci liberi di dedicarci a
cio che solo l'uomo puo fare, questo e il suo nuovo traguardo:
liberi di interrogare, di ricercare, di decidere, di vivere.
A questa Epoca, che va lentamente sacrificando un' antica
visione del mondo e volge ormai il Suo cammino allo spazio
infmito che circonda la nostra Terra, il nostro Paese, a questo nostro tempo si puo dire corrisponda un'automobile piu d'ogni altra.
Un sogno di tecnica perfetta divenuto realta. Un veicolo che con
la sua esistenza ha posto un severo termine di confronto.
Questa automobile rappresenta unasfidaa tutte le altre, anche
alle compagne di scuderia della sua stessa marca. None una Star,
perche una Star puo passare di moda. E' un pioniere. Un'automobile per l'era che nasce. Un esemplare senza esempio.
La Mercedes-Benz 600 e il futuro, che puo essere Vostro.
Sistemi elettronici ed idraulici totalmente automatici sono
formuledell'anno2000.SonoleformuledellaMercedes-Benz600.
Scienziati e tecnici sono fieri di essa. Essi l'haimo sviluppata
attraverso un elemento nuovo nelle costruzioni automobilistiche.
L'elemento che si chiama liberta.
Liberta creativa e stata concessa dalla Mercedes-Benz ai suoi
progettisti. Per piu di sei anni essi hanno lavorato con tutte le loro
capacita e la loro libera volon ta ad un modello destinato a far
entrare !'automobile nel futuro. Essi hanno dato alla MercedesBenz 600 il meglio di cui fossero capaci. Le hanno dato qualcosa
come ventimila Marchi di automatismi, apparecchiature idrauliche ed elettroniche, e le hanno dato pure quel volante un poco
all'antica, di gusto chiaramente conservatore (che peraltro si rivela
un perfezionato volante di sicurezza e puo essere registrato persino in altezza).
La Mercedes-Benz 600 el'unica traleautomobili di alto costo
ad essere divenuta esclusiva non per il suo prezzo ma per la sua
potenza. Vi sono automobili che costano di piu. Chi dunque vuole
investire il suo danaro in null'altro che in rappresentanza, non sara
completamente soddisfatto della Mercedes-Benz 600.

Chi invece vuole acquistare I' automobile insieme piu comoda

e piu moderna offerta attualmente, e oltre a cio apprezza la sensazione di valorizzare il progresso, trovera nella Mercedes-Benz
600 tutto cio che desidera.
Chi apprezza questa automobile mostra di apprezzare anche
alcune altre cose. Perche la 600 rivela in modo inequivocabile una
serie di modi di vedere che entrano afar parte della sua costruzione.
Cosi la 600 disdegna le barocche sovrabbondanze nella linea,
prive di sostanza automobilistica. Chi ne misura la grandezza col
metro e la raffronta al costo, non rende giustizia a questa vettura.
Per tutti coloro che dicono: ,,Si sarebbe dovuto farla pagare
piu cara, e sarebbe certamente guardata con ancora maggiore
stupore e meraviglia" per costoro non vi puo essere che un sorriso.
La Mercedes-Benz 600 e una silenziosa e possente automobile.
Essa si e imposta con la forza delle sue doti di potenza al di la
dei confmi.
Sedetevi all'interno. Tutto e come al solito, eppure totalmente diverso. Nessuna percezione di rumore dal motore. I sedili
vanno automaticamente, a comando idraulico, nella posizione
desiderata, antenne fuoriescono, cofani si chiudono, la temperatura varia a piacere, la vettura si solleva fmo al livello desiderata,
e quando, tra unaimportantediscussioneel'altra, vi saretestancati
di tutto cio, potrete per divertimento lasciarvi alle spalle una
vettura sportiva.
In quest'auto potete dormire e nulla vi disturbera. Potete

dirigere di la, molti lo fanno. Potete prendere importanti decisioni,

seduti all'interno di essa, oppure portarvi il necessario per la pesca
e andarvene verso il grande mare azzurro.
In questa vettura abbiamo lasciato un paio di metri tra il

vostro corpo e il traffico esterno. Per la vostra comodita non

poteva essere fat to piu di quanto e stato fatto. Noi Vi ridiamo il
massimo possibile gusto del viaggiare in automobile. In un'epoca
in cui si conquista il cosmo, abbiamo ritenuto giusto fare qualcosa
per gli automobilisti sulla Terra.

Con la Mercedes-Benz 600

la migliore tecnica automobilistica del mondo.

Motore a 8 cilindri da
6,3 litri con disposizione av,
ad iniezione di benzina. 300
CV /SAE o 250 CV /DI .
Pompa d'iniezione ad 8 pompanti, con dispositivo automatico per partenza e marcia a
caldo, che tiene conto della
posizione del pedale del gas, de!
numero di giri de! motore, della
pressione atmosferica, e della
ten1peratura acqua di raffredda1nento.

Molleggio pneumatico
ottenuto per mezzo di 4 molle
pneun1atiche ,,a soffietto",
dotato cli mol la d i con1pensazione. II livello dell'intero
complesso n1olleggiante puo
essere elevato di circa 50 mrn.

con comando dall'interno della

vettura. I 4 ammortizzatori
idraulici telescopici possono del
pari essere registrati durante la
marcia per ottenere una, azione
piu dura o pit'.1 morbida.

II sistema idraulico per

ii comfort e azionato dal
motore. Tramite un sistema di
pulsanti di comando (23 pulsan-

ti distribuiti su tutte le portiere

e sul cruscotto) esso aziona i1
tetto scorrevole in acciaio,
l'apertura e la chiusura del
Con I'Automatic si
coperchio bagagliaio, i moviviaggia senza usare la frizione
ne cambiare, alla velocita che ii 1nenti alto-basso ed avantitraflico richjede. Per ii sorpasso, indietro dei sedili anteriori, lo
con la manovra del Kick-down spostamento in avanti e
(premendo a fondo ii pedale del all'indietro del divano posteriore, insieme con l'inclinazione
gas) viene resa disponibile la
dello schienal e, l' inclinazione
necessaria riserva di potcnza.
L ' Automatic scala allora all'in- clegl i schienali dei sedil i
anteriori fino alla posizione
dietro al rapporto di maggior
orizzontale, l'apertura e la
forza di trazione. Effettuato ii
chiusura dei 4 grandi cristall i
sorpasso viene di nuovo auto1naticamente inserito ii rappor- laterali.
to piu lungo.

L'impianto frenante a
doppio circuito idraulico
servoassistito pneumaticamente, comprende 4 grandi freni a
disco, anteriormente muniti di
due pinze e posteriormente di
una pinza, per ciascuna ruota.
II freno di stazionamento indipendente viene azionato
mediante un peclale. Esso si
allenta automaticamente
nell'inserire la marcia (oppure
a mano).

Lo sterzo di sicurezza

derata. Puo essere montato un

Mercedes-Benz edi azionamen- impianto di climatizzazione.
to leggero grazie al dispositivo E'stata posta grande cura nel
di asservimento, pur mantenen- sistema di immissione ed espu1sione dell'aria senza formazione
do intatta la sensibilita alle
reazioni delta strada. Esso si
di correnti econ finestrini
chiusi, in ogni condizione di
registra automaticamente ed
temperatura.
dotato di un ammortizzatore.
II volante e regolabile in allezza (assialmente). La piastra
II comfort dell'arredamento intemo ecompleto.
centrale imbottita, la taz.za di
urto deformabile e ii piantone
La sicurezza di questa
rientrabile telescopicamente
riducono grandemente la possi- vettura - che puo pesare fino a
3,3 l. - dalla struttura a celluJa
bilita di lesioni in caso di
di sicurezza per ii vano passegincidente.
geri fino aUa co1npleta eliminaDue impianti di riscal- zione di particolari contundenti
damento e ventilazione indi- calla perfetta imbottitura all'inpendenti, rispettiva1nente per i tcrno, corrisponde allo standard
posti anteriori e posteriori. Un M ercedes-Benz. Non conosciaregolatore di temperatura su
mo nulla di piu efficace in
questo senso.
basi elettron iche mantiene
costante la temperatura desi-

Ancora alcuni richiami:

i due specchietti esterni sono
orientabili dall'interno della
vettura. " lunotto posteriore
riscaldabile. II parabrezza e formato di cristallo composito di
sicurezza. L'autotelaio non richiede manutenzionc. Sono
disponibili 17 sorgcnti di illuminazione per vano motore,
abitacolo e bagagliaio. La
velocita massima supcra i 200
km/h e l'accelerazione da 0 a
100 kln/h ri chiede meno di 10
sec. Lunotto posteriore e
finistrini laterali sono dolali cli
tendine.

L a 600, a seconda delta

esecuzione e clcll'cquipaggiamento interno adatta da un
minimo di 4 lino a 8 persone.

Basta la pressione di
un dito su un tasto
sul fianco estemo del
sedile anteriore: il
sedile si sposta in
modo totalmente au-
tomat1co e con cont1nuita - anche durante
la marcia - grazie al
sistema idraulico per
il comfort. A seconda
della direzione in cui
il tasto viene premuto
si ha spostamento in
altezza, in senso longitudinale oppure inclinazione dello
schienale (fmo alla
posizione orizzontale).

Perfezione tecnica: i1 servosterzo permette di muovere il volante anche da fermo con due dita.
Una breve rotazione della piastra imbottita sul volante: il
volante puo essere spostato in senso assiale Riu in alto o Riu in
basso per adattarsi alla posizione di guida. Una breve rotazione
all'indietro della piastra imbottita: il volante e nuovamente
bloccato.
Durante la marcia gli ammortizzatori possono essere registrati
sia con rigidezza SROrtiva che con confortevole morbidezza.
Inoltre l'altezza dell'intero veicolo puo essere variata nel caso
che i1 terreno richieda un maggiore spazio libero inferiore.

r1ore.
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In alto: la n1anopola
1 .I di regolazione dello
. _ specchio esterno.
Sotto: la leva di
apertura della portiera.

Da sinistra a destra:
portacenere, accendisigari, 4 pulsanti per
gli alzacristalli idraulici. Tutti i f mestrini
laterali possono essere
aperti e chiusi singolarmente dal sedile di
guida.

Per gli occupanti dei sedili posteriori sono inseriti nette ROrtiere
.Qosteriori, da sinistra a destra: interruttore a levetta per lampada
di lettura, pulsante per apertura e chiusura idraulica del tetto
scorrevole, azionamento dell'alzarcristalli idraulico, coma11do
dello spostamento senza scatti in avanti e indietro del sedile,
con contemporanea inclinazione dello schienale. Ogni portiera e
dotata di accendisigari.

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Ruotando la manopola circolare sinistra

viene azionato il selet-

tore di temperatura
che, a sua volta, stabilisce e mantiene
elettronicamente la
temP-eratura desiderata. n termometr6
accanto indica naturalmente la temperatura
esterna e pertanto
avverte se vi e pericolo
di ghiaccio.

L'apparecchiatura di serie per la ventilazione estiva nella plancia

portastrumenti, fornisce all'abitacolo aria fresca e ftltrata.
Con un imP-ianto di climatizzazione supplementare possono
essere compensate anche estreme condizioni esterne di temperatura.

Quando e montato
l'impianto di climatizzazione, l'aria refrigerata puo essere
inviata direttamente
al vano ROSteriore, con
regolazione tramite
rotazione di una manopola. L'uscita
avviene, verso il
basso, attraverso le
bocche inferiori e
verso l'alto, attraverso
ugelli a sede sferica
orientabili in qualsiasi
direzione.

Tutti i sedili hanno una conformazione anatomica. 11 loro molleggio distribuito in profondita e accordato esattamente al molleggio del veicolo e ao e vero ad ogni velocita Gli occupanti non
sono assoggettati a oscillazioni affaticanti, indipendentemente
dalla lunghezza del percorso.

Per la sicurezza: sezioni anteriore e posteriore ad assorbimento

di energia;
abitacolo di struttura rigida (cellula di sicurezza), nel quale tutte
le parti contro cui i corpi degli occupanti potrebbero essere
proiettati, sono volta a volta imbottite, arrotondate oppure
construite in materiali deformabili.
Per esempio: plancia portastrumenti con possibilita di deformazione progressiva; sterzo senza ,,effetto di lancia" con piastra
imbottita di grande superficie al centro del volante, tazza d'urto
sotto la pistra imbottita, piantone rientrabile telescopicamente
e molto altro ancora. La sicurezza di questo veicolo corrisponde
allo standard di sicurezza Mercedes-Benz.
Non esiste nulla di piu efficace.

lJnpiccolo esempio:
la serratura con sID.:
notto di sicurezza
Mercedes-Benz a tutte
le portiere. Queste
serrature impediscono
lo spalancamento
delle portiere in caso
di incidente (e quindi
evitano la proiezione
all'esterno degli
occupanti) e non si
bloccano quando,
dopo un incidente, le
portiere devono venir
aperte rapidamente.
La Mercedes-Benz ha
brevettato questo
particolare.

Lilluminazione per l'accesso e dotata di un interruttore a

tempo. 10 secondi dopo l'entrata essa si spegne automaticamente.
Vi sono ben 4 accendisigari. Anche un termometro che riporta
all'intemo l'indicazione della temperatura estema appartiene alla
dotazione normale.
Pua anche avvenire che si desideri un'altra lampada, un quinto accendisigari, una separazione tra sedili anteriori e posteriori,
tavolini di lavoro, un bar, un telefono, altri sedili o un abitacolo
notevolmente piu ampio.
La Mercedes-Benz 600 esi montata su una (propria) catena,
ma tuttavia prevalentemente amano. Ogni esemplarevienecostruito su ordinazione. Esiste quindi la possibilita di tener conto di
gusti particolari, anche non previsti nel programma delle dotazioni
speciali. Anche inconsueti. Sono stati forniti su espressa ordinazione persino rivestimenti verde-erba con moquette rosa
Esiste tuttavia un limite che non puo essere superato, e sicuramente su cio sono daccordo construttore e compratori: non
vengono effettuate quelle modifiche che potreb bero compromettere gli elementi costruttivi della vettura volti alla sicurezza. Sono
pure impossibili variazioni stilistiche.

Poiche la Mercedes-Benz 600 e costruita anche per quella

cerchia di persone alle quali compete il dovere di essere rappresentative, esiste anche una esecuzione allungata della vettura. Essa
offre 3/4 di metro in piu di spazio per i sedili posteriori.
E'possibile l'applicazione dei sedili posteriori ,,vis-a-vis"
oppure in due ftle una dietro l'altra. E'possibile avere poltrone
imbottite o seggiolini ribaltabili o una qualsiasi altra terza
soluzione.
I maestri a cui e affidata la costruzione di questo veicolo
hanno accumulato un tale grado di conoscenza ed esperienza, che
ogni esemplare che lascia le loro mani e un capolavoro, nel significato tedesco o meglio svevo, e quindi piu di questa parola.
Solo in un caso essi tengono per se cio che sanno: i committenti di queste vetture rimangono anonimi.

L a chiave della Mercedes-Benz 600 appare diversa dalle

altre chiavi d'automobile.
Quando essa viene inserita nella serratura della portiera del
guidatore e viene ruotata, anche tutte e tre le serrature delle altre
portiere si sbloccano.
Chiudendo a chiave la portiera del guidatore anche tutte le
altre vengono bloccate.
Anche la chiusura del bagagliaio e quella del tappo del serbatoio dipendono da quell'unica piccola rotazione di una sola
chiave nella serratura della portiera.
L'effetto di tutto cio e duplice. Primo, si dimostra che la
tecnica moderna non solo e perfetta, ma puo anche divertire. Perche e un divertimento far saltar sued abbassare nuovamente i tasti
di bloccaggio; secondo, viene dirnostrato che la chiave della
Mercedes-Benz 600 apre non solo la porta di una automobile, ma
anche quella di un modo di viaggiare nuovo, magnifico, possente,
silenzioso, esaltante e ristoratore.
Speriamo in un buon futuro per tutti noi. Al futuro dell'automobile si egia pensato.
Mercedes-Benz

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ercedes-Benz 600