1964 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Cabriolet specifications

1964 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Cabriolet data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
DesignerFriedrich Geiger
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2750 mm 108.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1482 mm 58.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1490 mm 58.7 inches
Length 4880 mm 192.1 inches
Width 1845 mm 72.6 inches
Height 1400 mm 55.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.77
Kerb weight 1690 kg 3726 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 82 litres 18 [21.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine code M 189 VI / 189.987
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3 litre
2996 cc
(182.827 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 85 × 88 mm
3.35 × 3.46 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.97
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
170 PS (168 bhp) (125 kW)
at 5400 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
249 Nm (184 ft·lb) (25.4 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
41.8 kW/litre
56.9 ps/litre
56.1 bhp/litre
0.92 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
83.11 Nm/litre
1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.8:1
Fuel system Bosch fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1044.4 kPa (151.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 499.33 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 195 km/h (121 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
100.79 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
74.13 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
99.41 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.49 kg/kW
22.53 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.200
Turning circle
Front suspension I.DW.AS.ARB.
Rear suspension SwAx.AS.ARB.
Wheel size front 5½JK x 13 B
Wheel size rear 5½JK x 13 B
Tyres front 7.50 H 13
Tyres rear 7.50 H 13
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter 253 mm
Rear brake diameter 255 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.75
general
Carfolio.com ID249568
Production total
Model code W 112/3
Model family W 112/3
RAC rating 26.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1964 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Cabriolet added 2011-06-27.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1690 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1590 kg
Mercedes-Benz 300 SE -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 159 PS 157 bhp 117 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 159 PS 157 bhp 117 kW 1530 kg