Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3
| Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Production | 1968–1972 6,526 built |
| Assembly | West Germany: Stuttgart |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | Mercedes-Benz W109 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6,332 cc (386.4 cu in) M100 V8 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm (112.2 in) |
| Length | 5,000 mm (196.9 in) |
| Width | 1,810 mm (71.3 in) |
| Height | 1,420 mm (55.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,780 kg (3,920 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 |
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 is a full-sized luxury performance car built by Mercedes-Benz from 1968 to 1972. It featured the company's powerful 6.3-litre M100 V8 from the flagship 600 (W100) limousine installed in the normally six-cylinder powered (but still premium) Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL (W109). The result was a nearly 2-ton sports sedan with muscle car performance. At the time of its release it was one of the world's fastest four-door cars.
A total of 6,526 300 SEL 6.3s were produced, and though quite costly to maintain are very collectible today.