6.9

6.9 Sales Literature

Heir to a Legacy of Pursuing Perfection

Introduction, timeline, and photos of the new 6.9.

The 6.9 Litre Engine

This powerful engine blends advanced technology with the precision of unhurried hand craftsmanship.

The Hydro-pneumatic Suspension

This system represents a new generation in suspension design, replacing as it does the coil springs and shock absorbers found on conventional cars.

Safety Engineering

Over three decades, intensive Mercedes-Benz safety engineering programs have resulted in the more than 100 different safety elements incorporated into the 6.9.

Technical Specifications

Body and chassis, interior dimensions, engine, transmission, suspension, tires and brakes, standard features, and optional features.

Paint Specifications

Paint brochure for the 6.9, dated October, 1976.

Italian 450SEL 6.9 Brochure

Introduction and technical data in Italian. Photos of exterior, engine, tach/clock, and light/cruise controls.

Brock Yates on 6.9

Brock Yates' 6.9 Evaluation

Mercedes-Benz solicits Brock Yates for a no-holds-barred evaluation.

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 450SEL 6.9 (1975-1980)
Mercedes-Benz Production Models Book by W. Robert Nitske.

BUYER'S GUIDE

450SEL 6.9, 1975-1980
Illustrated Mercedes-Benz Production Buyer's Guide by Frank Barrett.

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.