Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3
Overview
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Production1968–1972
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size luxury car
LayoutFR layout
PlatformMercedes-Benz W109
Powertrain
Engine6,332 cc (386.4 cu in) M100 V8
Transmission4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,865 mm (112.8 in)
Length5,000 mm (196.9 in)
Width1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Height1,420 mm (55.9 in)
Curb weight1,765 kg (3,891 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorMercedes-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.