1968 MercedesEmail 
1968 MercedesEmail
| Model: | 300 SEL |
| Year: | 1968 |
| Body Type: | 4-Door Sedan |
| Engine: | 6.3 V8 |
| Exterior Color: | Silver Gray (DB-180) |
| Interior: | Blue Leather |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Comment: | Hot rod of the 60's; Faster than most Corvette GTOs; Owned over 40 years |
PHOTOS
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications:
Original Base Price:
Number Produced:
Wheelbase: 112.8-Inches
Track, Front: 58.3-Inches
Track, Rear: 58.7-Inches
Length: 196.9-Inches
Curb Weight: 3924-Pounds
Engine: 90-Degree V8
Displacement: 386.402-cid (6.3)
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
BHP (Brake Horsepower): 247hp/369 lbf·ft @ 2800 rpm Torque
Carburetor: Bosch Fuel Injection
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
Differential: 2.85:1
Front Suspension: Inflatable Air Bag
Rear Suspension: Inflatable Air Bag
Brakes: Front Brakes: 10.75-Inch, Disc (10.748 or 273mm)
Rear Brakes: 11-Inch Disc (10.9843 or 279mm)
Ignition: Bosch, Point-Fired Distributor
Battery: 12-Volt
Tire Size: 195 VR 14
Fuel Capacity: 27.7-US Gallons (105 Litres)
Oil Capacity: 7.4-US Quarts (7 Litres)
Cooling System: 19-US Quarts (18 Litres)
DETAILS
The 300 SEL was only produced from 1968 – 1972 with a total production of 6500 units.
The 300 SEL outfitted with the 6.3L engine was originally a private venture by Erich Waxenberger.
This venture produced the world’s first “Super Saloon” or Q-Car. He utilized the powerful
6.3 engine at the time used in the 600 Limousine then devised a way to shoehorn the engine
into the 300 SEL body. This virtual, near two-tons land yacht could comfortably cruise at
over 124 mph with five occupants in the vehicle with the air conditioning, on! I guess you
could say that the Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3L was the very first, four-door sports car!
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SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications:
Original Base Price:
Number Produced:
Wheelbase: 112.8-Inches
Track, Front: 58.3-Inches
Track, Rear: 58.7-Inches
Length: 196.9-Inches
Curb Weight: 3924-Pounds
Engine: 90-Degree V8
Displacement: 386.402-cid (6.3)
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
BHP (Brake Horsepower): 247hp/369 lbf·ft @ 2800 rpm Torque
Carburetor: Bosch Fuel Injection
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
Differential: 2.85:1
Front Suspension: Inflatable Air Bag
Rear Suspension: Inflatable Air Bag
Brakes: Front Brakes: 10.75-Inch, Disc (10.748 or 273mm)
Rear Brakes: 11-Inch Disc (10.9843 or 279mm)
Ignition: Bosch, Point-Fired Distributor
Battery: 12-Volt
Tire Size: 195 VR 14
Fuel Capacity: 27.7-US Gallons (105 Litres)
Oil Capacity: 7.4-US Quarts (7 Litres)
Cooling System: 19-US Quarts (18 Litres)
Original Base Price:
Number Produced:
Wheelbase: 112.8-Inches
Track, Front: 58.3-Inches
Track, Rear: 58.7-Inches
Length: 196.9-Inches
Curb Weight: 3924-Pounds
Engine: 90-Degree V8
Displacement: 386.402-cid (6.3)
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
BHP (Brake Horsepower): 247hp/369 lbf·ft @ 2800 rpm Torque
Carburetor: Bosch Fuel Injection
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
Differential: 2.85:1
Front Suspension: Inflatable Air Bag
Rear Suspension: Inflatable Air Bag
Brakes: Front Brakes: 10.75-Inch, Disc (10.748 or 273mm)
Rear Brakes: 11-Inch Disc (10.9843 or 279mm)
Ignition: Bosch, Point-Fired Distributor
Battery: 12-Volt
Tire Size: 195 VR 14
Fuel Capacity: 27.7-US Gallons (105 Litres)
Oil Capacity: 7.4-US Quarts (7 Litres)
Cooling System: 19-US Quarts (18 Litres)
DETAILS
The 300 SEL was only produced from 1968 – 1972 with a total production of 6500 units. The 300 SEL outfitted with the 6.3L engine was originally a private venture by Erich Waxenberger. This venture produced the world’s first “Super Saloon” or Q-Car. He utilized the powerful 6.3 engine at the time used in the 600 Limousine then devised a way to shoehorn the engine into the 300 SEL body. This virtual, near two-tons land yacht could comfortably cruise at over 124 mph with five occupants in the vehicle with the air conditioning, on! I guess you could say that the Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3L was the very first, four-door sports car!