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1964 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE W112 (Automatic / 4 Gears) RWD [1961-1965]

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Overview

1964 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE W112 (Automatic / 4 Gears) RWD [1961-1965]

The 1964 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE with automatic transmission represented the pinnacle of the Tajfin era’s luxury and technological sophistication. This model was significantly more exclusive than its W111 series brothers, offering both standard pneumatic suspension (airborne) and automatic gearboxes. The vehicle is powered by the legendary M189 engine, a 2996 cm3 Gasoline unit with aluminum block and mechanical injection Bosch, which produces 170 hp / 168 HP / 125 kW at 5400 rpm and a 249 Nm torque at 4000 rpm. Daimler-Benz’s 4-speed automatic transmission, which used a hydraulic clutch instead of the torque converter to reduce power loss, enables a top speed of 185 km/h and a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 10.7 seconds .

Model:W112 300 SE
Production year:1964
Transmission:Automatic 4 speed
Starting price:€12,500
Engine size:3.0 L
Max torque:249 Nm
Cylinders alignment:Line 6
Charge system:Gasoline pa turbocharger
Displacement:2996 cm3
Max power:170 PS / 168 HP / 125 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:15.4 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:11.5-13.8 L/100km
City:18.3-22.0 L/100km
Emission standard:N/A
Body style:Sedan
0-80 km/h:7.7 s
0-100 km/h:10.7 s
0-160 km/h:32.4 s
0-200 km/h:N/A
Top speed:185 km/h
Curb weight:1565 kg
Gross weight:2065 kg
Length:4875 mm
Width:1795 mm
Height:1455 mm
Fuel capacity:82 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
100%
Safety
95%
Performance
100%
Driveability
100%
Durability
95%
Maintenance
80%
Design
100%
Summary

Experts rate the 300 SE automatic as an engineering triumph that offers an "over the cloud" ride thanks to the air system, but point out that this car requires regular use to avoid the failure of suspension tires. While the automatic gearbox is considered the right choice for its luxury character, critics warn that the costs of rebuilding the M189 engine are too high, often rivaling those of the legendary 300 SL model.

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