1963 - Mercedes-Benz - 300 SE LWB

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 300 SE LWB 1963
2. 300 SE LWB 1964
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model 300 SE LWB
Production Year 1963
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code W112/3
Model Family W112/3
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 4975 mm     (195,9 in)
Width 1795 mm     (70,7 in)
Height 1455 mm     (57,3 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 8,7 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 157 HP     (117,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 251 N.m     (185,2 lb.ft ,  25,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 223,6 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 52,4 HP/litre    (39,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
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 4M
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
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,2
Turning Circle Diameter 12,4 m    (40,7 ft)
Suspension (front) I.DW.AS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) SwAx.AS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 253 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 255 mm
Wheels (front) 5.5JK x 13 B
Wheels (rear) 5.5JK x 13 B
Tyres (front) 7.50 H 13
Tyres (rear) 7.50 H 13