w100 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman ultra-luxurious limousine Grosser Mercedes

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Mercedes-Benz has one of the most diverse and extensive portfolios in history. Mercedes-Benz built heavy trucks, buses, and military vehicles as well as basic sedans, beautiful and exclusive luxury cars, and some of the greatest racing cars in history. By the 1960s Mercedes-Benz’s post-war recovery was complete and they saw sufficient demand for an ultra-luxurious limousine to take on the likes of the Cadillac Series 75 Fleetwood and Rolls Royce Phantom V. The 600-series was born, known internally as the W100. Available in a four-door short wheelbase or four or six doors, long-wheelbase Pullman configuration, the 600 was simply one of the finest and most over-engineered cars in history. The LWB Pullman could be had with a standard body or an open, landaulet body. Unlike a body-on-frame Cadillac, the 600 used advanced unitary construction that was so strong, the rear roof could be cut off without affecting rigidity. Options were limited to the imagination and budget of the buyer and cars often included front and rear air conditioning, separate stereos, refrigerator, even television, and telephones. A new 6.0 Liter V8 with Bosch fuel injection was developed for the 600. It produced 250 hp and a thumping 370 ft-lbs of torque, enough to allow the 6,100lb Merc to hang with a Porsche 911T in a straight line. Hydraulics were incorporated to silently operate the windows, trunk lid, power seats, and sunroof. The 600 quickly became the ultimate symbol of power and prestige and was favored by government officials, royalty, movie stars, dictators, and cult leaders alike. The 600 Pullman remained in very limited production from 1964-1981 and a total of 487 were built, most of which on a made-to-order basis.

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