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1962 300 SE (160 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

W112

Modification

300 SE (160 Hp)

Body Type

Cabriolet

Start of production

1962, Feb

End of production

1964, Jan

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

65 l 17.17 US gal
14.3 UK gal

Engine displacement

2996 cm³ 182.83 cu. In.

Power

160 hp (at 5000 rpm)

Torque

251 Nm (at 3800 rpm) 185.13 lb. ft (at 3800 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

185 km/h 115 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1690 kg 3725.8 lbs

Length

4880 mm 192.13 in

Width

1845 mm 72.64 in

Doors

2

Seats

5

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

13 l/100 km 18.09 US mpg
21.73 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

185 km/h 115 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

12.5 sec

0 - 60 mph

11.9 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 189 I / 189.985

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2996 cm³ 182.83 cu. In.

Power

160 hp (at 5000 rpm)

Torque

251 Nm (at 3800 rpm) 185.13 lb. ft (at 3800 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

85 mm 3.35 in

Piston Stroke

88 mm 3.46 in

Compression ratio

8.7

Valvetrain

SOHC

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4880 mm 192.13 in

Width

1845 mm 72.64 in

Height

1400 mm 55.12 in

Wheelbase

2750 mm 108.27 in

Front track

1482 mm 58.35 in

Rear (Back) track

1490 mm 58.66 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer, Air suspension

- Rear

Air suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm

Tire size

- Front

6J x 14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1690 kg 3725.8 lbs

Max. weight

2160 kg 4762 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

470 kg 1036.2 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz W112 Cabriolet 300 SE (160 Hp) is made in 1962 1963 1964