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Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (W109) 300 SEL 6.3 V8 (250 Hp) Automatic 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972
Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (W109) 300 SEL 6.3 V8 (250 Hp) Automatic 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (W109) 300 SEL 6.3 V8 (250 Hp) Automatic 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

S-Class
Generation

S-class SEL (W109)
Year of production

1967

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

300 SEL 6.3 V8 (250 Hp) Automatic

Power

250 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

500 Nm @ 2800 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

15.5 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6.5 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

220 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M 100 E 63 / 100.981
Power
250 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre
39.5 Hp/l
Torque
500 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
Engine displacement
6332 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
103 mm
Piston stroke
95 mm
Compression ratio
9
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)

1780 kg

Max weight (kg)

2280 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

105 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5000 mm

Width (mm)

1810 mm

Height (mm)

1420 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2850 mm

Front track (mm)

1490 mm

Rear track (mm)

1485 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Double wishbone, Pneumatic elastic element

Rear suspension system

Pneumatic elastic element, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

6.5J x 14

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