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1961 300 SE (160 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

Fintail

Modification

300 SE (160 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1961, Apr

End of production

1964, Jan

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

65 l 17.17 US gal
14.3 UK gal

Engine displacement

2996 cm³ 182.83 cu. In.

Power

160 hp (at 5000 rpm)

Torque

251 Nm (at 3800 rpm) 185.13 lb. ft (at 3800 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

175 km/h 109 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1530 kg 3373.1 lbs

Length

4875 mm 191.93 in

Width

1795 mm 70.67 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

14.5 l/100 km 16.22 US mpg
19.48 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

175 km/h 109 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

11.5 sec

0 - 60 mph

10.9 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 189 I / 189.984

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2996 cm³ 182.83 cu. In.

Power

160 hp (at 5000 rpm)

Torque

251 Nm (at 3800 rpm) 185.13 lb. ft (at 3800 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

85 mm 3.35 in

Piston Stroke

88 mm 3.46 in

Compression ratio

8.7

Valvetrain

SOHC

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4875 mm 191.93 in

Width

1795 mm 70.67 in

Height

1455 mm 57.28 in

Wheelbase

2750 mm 108.27 in

Front track

1482 mm 58.35 in

Rear (Back) track

1490 mm 58.66 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer, Air suspension

- Rear

Air suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1530 kg 3373.1 lbs

Max. weight

2010 kg 4431.3 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

480 kg 1058.2 lbs

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Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W112) 300 SE (160 Hp) Automatic is made in 1961 1962 1963 1964