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1961 Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W112) 300 SE (160 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz Fintail Sedan 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W112)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W112) 300 SE (160 Hp) Automatic?14.5 l/100 km
16.22 US mpg
19.48 UK mpg
6.9 km/l
How fast is the car, 1961 Fintail (W112) 300 SE (160 Hp) Automatic?175 km/h | 108.74 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.5 sec
0-60 mph: 10.9 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz Fintail Sedan 1961 300 SE (160 Hp) Automatic?160 Hp, 251 Nm
185.13 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz Fintail Sedan 1961 300 SE (160 Hp) Automatic?3.0 l
2996 cm3
182.83 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE (160 Hp) Automatic?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W112) Sedan 1961 300 SE (160 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1961 Mercedes-Benz Fintail Sedan?4875 mm
191.93 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1961 Mercedes-Benz Fintail Sedan?1795 mm
70.67 in.
What is the curb weight, 1961 Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W112) 300 SE (160 Hp) Automatic?1530 kg
3373.07 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1961 Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W112) 300 SE (160 Hp) Automatic?2010 kg
4431.29 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1961 Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W112) 300 SE (160 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W112) 300 SE (160 Hp) Automatic 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model Fintail
Generation Fintail (W112)
Modification (Engine) 300 SE (160 Hp) Automatic
Start of production April, 1961 year
End of production January, 1964 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 14.5 l/100 km 16.22 US mpg
19.48 UK mpg
6.9 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 10.9 sec
Maximum speed 175 km/h 108.74 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. 185.13 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 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 85 mm 3.35 in.
Piston Stroke 88 mm 3.46 in.
Compression ratio 8.7
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1530 kg 3373.07 lbs.
Max. weight 2010 kg 4431.29 lbs.
Max load 480 kg 1058.22 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 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer, Air suspension
Rear suspension Air suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls