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Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 | |
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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.