Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W112) 300 SE (160 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W112) 300 SE (160 Hp) /Sedan 1961 - 1964/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W112)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1961 Fintail (W112) 300 SE (160 Hp)?

200 km/h | 124 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.9 sec
0-60 mph: 10.4 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz Fintail Sedan 1961 300 SE (160 Hp)?

160 Hp, 251 Nm
185 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz Fintail Sedan 1961 300 SE (160 Hp)?

3.0 l
2996 cm³
182.83 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE (160 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W112) Sedan 1961 300 SE (160 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1961 Mercedes-Benz Fintail Sedan?

4875 mm
191.93 in.

What is the width of 1961 Mercedes-Benz Fintail Sedan?

1795 mm
70.67 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1961 Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W112) 300 SE (160 Hp)?

1530 kg
3373 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1961 Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W112) 300 SE (160 Hp)?

2010 kg
4431 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1961 Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W112) 300 SE (160 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Fintail

Generation

Fintail (W112)

Modification (Engine)

300 SE (160 Hp)

Start of production

April, 1961

End of production

January, 1964

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

10.4 sec

Maximum speed

200 km/h 124 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

9.6 kg/Hp, 104.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.1 kg/Nm, 164.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

160 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Power per litre

53.4 Hp/l

Torque

251 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 185 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 189 I / 189.984

Engine displacement

2996 cm³ 182.83 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

85 mm 3.35 in.

Piston Stroke

88 mm 3.46 in.

Compression ratio

8.7:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1530 kg 3373 lbs.

Max. weight

2010 kg 4431 lbs.

Max load

480 kg 1058 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal

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, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar, Air suspension

Rear suspension

Air suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes