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1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE

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Chassis Code: W 126

Build Start: 1985

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1985
Model Variant: W 126
Chassis Code: W 126

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1555mm
Length: 5020mm
Height: 1437mm
Kerb weight: 1520kg
Wheelbase: 2935mm
Track/tread (rear): 1527mm
Width: 1820mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 90litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Top Gear Ratio: 0.8
Engine Code: M 103 E 30 / 103.981
Capacity: 3 litre (2962cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.1
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 7
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Engine Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Final Drive Ratio: 3.46
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 88.5 × 80.25mm
Specific output: 59.8bhp/litre
Specific torque: 86.09Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

Maximum Power Output: 179 @ 5700 rpm
Maximum Torque: 255 Nmlb/ft
Maximum Speed: 205km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 11.52kg/kW
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 9.3s
Power-to-weight ratio: 118.07 PS/tonne (1000 kg)

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection
Fuel Consumption: 8.0/10.3/14.5 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban as per 80/1268/EEC

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension: I.STA.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.71
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.030

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S
Rear brake diameter: 279mm
Front Brake Diameter: 300mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1081.8kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 7J x 15 H 2
Tyres Front: 205/65 VR 15
Wheel Size Rear: 7J x 15 H 2
Tyres Rear: 205/65 VR 15

Other

Model code: W 126 E 30
Unitary Capacity: 493.67cc
Designer: Bruno Sacco
RAC rating: 29.1
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Number of doors: 4

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