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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, equipped with the optional 3.75 axis, was the configuration that combined the maximum comfort of the automatic gearbox with the high performance on the highway. This vehicle is powered by the legendary M189 engine, a 2996 cm3 Gasoline engine 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. Thanks to the 3.75 -axis ratio, this limousine reaches a maximum speed of 195 km/h , correcting the loss of speed that the automatic gearbox usually brought. Like any W112 model, it comes with pneumatic (airborne) suspension as standard equipment, offering a travel experience that was decades ahead of its rivals.

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:15.0 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:11.2-13.4 L/100km
City:17.9-21.5 L/100km
Emission standard:N/A
Body style:Sedan
0-80 km/h:7.9 s
0-100 km/h:11.0 s
0-160 km/h:33.3 s
0-200 km/h:N/A
Top speed:195 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 this configuration as the "uncompromising version," as the 3.75 axis allows the vehicle to maintain high rhythms of speed without sacrificing its relaxing nature. While the M189 aluminum engine and air suspension offer royal refinement, specialists point out that this is one of the most expensive models to keep on the road. The complexity of the Bosch mechanical injection and the sensitivity of the pneumatic system require high-level technical knowledge and a considerable budget for original spare parts.

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