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Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W112) 300 SE (160 Hp) 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964
Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W112) 300 SE (160 Hp) 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W112) 300 SE (160 Hp) 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

Fintail
Generation

Fintail (W112)
Year of production

1961

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

300 SE (160 Hp)

Power

160 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

251 Nm @ 3800 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

10.9 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

200 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M 189 I / 189.984
Power
160 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre
53.4 Hp/l
Torque
251 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
Engine displacement
2996 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
8.7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1530 kg

Max weight (kg)

2010 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

65 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4875 mm

Width (mm)

1795 mm

Height (mm)

1455 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2750 mm

Front track (mm)

1482 mm

Rear track (mm)

1490 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Double wishbone, Pneumatic elastic element, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Pneumatic elastic element, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

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