In 1954, Frenchman Paul Mag�s developed a functioning air / oil hydropneumatic suspension, incorporating the advantages of earlier air suspension concepts.
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In 1975, the Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 incorporated a hydropneumatic suspension because the patents on the technology had expired.
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The major change with this system was the use of electronic sensors to replace the mechanical height correctors seen in all previous hydropneumatic cars.
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It is observed that on these cars two technical entities, the hydropneumatic system and the double wishbone layout, are utilized in conjunction.
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Additionally, the hydropneumatic suspension provided outstanding cross-country performance through the long suspension arm travel and controlled bump and rebound behaviour offered.
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The suspension at each wheel station consists of coil springs and hydropneumatic shock-absorbers acting on the suspension arms of the wheel mechanism.
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The 6.9 was first shown to the motoring press at the Geneva self-leveling hydropneumatic suspension as an extra-cost option.
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The Safari saw use as a camera car, notably by the BBC . The hydropneumatic suspension produces an unusually steady platform for filming while driving.
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Gordon Murray devised a " hydropneumatic suspension " system for the BT49C, which allowed the car to settle to a much lower ride height at speed.
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It will feature an autoloader, new hydropneumatic suspension, modernized FCS, 1.500 hp engine and more advanced fire control system and additional armour.
