1966 - Mercedes-Benz - 300 SEL Automatic

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 300 SEL Automatic 1966
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model 300 SEL Automatic
Production Year 1966
Country
Designer Paul Bracq
Production Number
Model Code W 109 III
Model Family W109
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2850 mm     (112,2 in)
Front Track 1482 mm     (58,3 in)
Rear Track 1490 mm     (58,7 in)
Length 5000 mm     (196,9 in)
Width 1810 mm     (71,3 in)
Height 1415 mm     (55,7 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,75
Weight
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 82 litre   (18 Imp gal ,  21,7 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2996 cc     (182,83 cu in)
Bore 85 mm     (3,35 in)
Stroke 88 mm     (3,46 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,97
Unitary Capacity 499,33 cc/cylinder    (30,47 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 7
Compression Ratio 8,8 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo mechanical fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 167 HP     (124,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 249 N.m     (183,8 lb.ft ,  25,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 220,2 N.m    (5400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 55,7 HP/litre    (41,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 11,2 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 185 km/h   (115 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,92 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,2
Turning Circle Diameter 12 m    (39,4 ft)
Suspension (front) I.DW.AS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.SwAxle.AS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 273 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 279 mm
Wheels (front) 6J x 14 HB
Wheels (rear) 6J x 14 HB
Tyres (front) 185 H 14
Tyres (rear) 185 H 14