Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3
Overview
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz
Production	1968–1972
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size luxury car
Layout	FR layout
Platform	Mercedes-Benz W109
Powertrain
Engine	6,332 cc (386.4 cu in) M100 V8
Transmission	4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,865 mm (112.8 in)
Length	5,000 mm (196.9 in)
Width	1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Height	1,420 mm (55.9 in)
Curb weight	1,765 kg (3,891 lb)
Chronology
Successor	Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 is a full-sized luxury performance car built by Mercedes-Benz from 1968 to 1972. It featured the company's powerful 6.3-litre M100 V8 from the flagship 600 (W100) limousine installed in the normally six-cylinder powered (but still premium) Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL (W109). The result was a nearly 2-ton sports sedan with muscle car performance. At the time of its release it was one of the world's fastest four-door cars.

A total of 6,526 300 SEL 6.3s were produced, and though quite costly to maintain are very collectible today.