The Saloon version of the 300 model has a 3499 cc (213.5 ci) 16 valve V 8 Naturally Aspirated Petrol engine.
This particular Mercedes 300 SEL 3.5 has a 4 speed / Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's RWD system.
The 300's 3499 cc (213.5 ci) engine reaches its peak power of 197 bhp (146 kW) @ 5800 rpm.
The Mercedes 300 produces torque measuring 211 lb-ft (286.0 Nm) @ 4000 rpm.
The 300 weighs around 1630 kg (3593 lb). Power to weight can be calculated at 120.8 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 129.4 lb-ft of torque per ton.
The Mercedes 300 SEL 3.5 - [1969] has a top speed of 130 mph (209.2 kph)
This 300 accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 8.70 seconds or 0-100kph in 9.0s and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 14.87 seconds with a trap speed of 82.9 mph.
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Top Speed: 106 mph
0-60mph: 12.00 seconds
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Top Speed: 207.6 kph
0-100kph: 6.9 seconds