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6.9 Sales Literature
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6.9 Sales Brochure
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Heir to a Legacy of Pursuing Perfection
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Introduction, Timeline and photos of the new 6.9
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The 6.9 Litre Engine
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This powerful engine blends advanced technology with the precision of unhurried hand
craftsmanship.
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The Hydro-pneumatic Suspension
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This system represents a new generation in suspension design, replacing as it does the coil springs
and shock absorbers found on conventional cars.
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Safety Engineering
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Over three decades, intensive Mercedes-Benz safety engineering programs have resulted in the
more than 100 different safety elements incorporated into the 6.9.
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Technical Specifications
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Body and Chassis, Interior Dimensions, Engine, Transmission, Suspension, Tires and Brakes, Standard Features and Optional Features.
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Paint Specifications
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Paint Brochure for the 6.9, dated October, 1976.
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Italian 450SEL 6.9 Brochure
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Introduction and Technical Data in Italian. Photos of exterior, engine, tach/clock and light/cruise controls.
- BROCK YATES on 6.9
- Mercedes-Benz solicits Brock Yates for a no-holds-barred evaluation.
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Books
- MERCEDES-BENZ V8
- 6.9-Litres
- Chapter 5 of Mercedes-Benz V8 by F. Wilson McComb.
- MERCEDES-BENZ SINCE 1945 - VOLUME 3, THE 1970s
- A New Flagship
- Chapter 5 describes the 450SEL 6.9, by James Taylor.
- PRODUCTION MODELS
- Model 6.9 (1975-1980)
- Mercedes-Benz Production Models Book by W. Robert Nitske.
- BUYER'S GUIDE
- Model 6.9, 1975-1980
- Illustrated Mercedes-Benz Production Buyer's Guide by Frank Barrett.
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Magazine Articles
- CAR and DRIVER - July 1977
- Mercedes-Benz Unleashes The Potent 6.9
- David E. Davis reviews the Fastest European Sedan.
- THE STAR - March/April 1990
- 1979 450SEL 6.9 - The muscle car from Stuttgart
- Dennis Adler photographs and reports on this feature car for MBCA's The Star.
- CLASSIC & SPORTS CAR - April 1999
- Best Saloons Ever
- A poll by Classic & Sports Car rates the best saloons ever.
