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1966 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE W109 (Manuals / 4 Gears) RWD (1965-1967)

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Overview

1966 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE W109 (Manuals / 4 Gears) RWD (1965-1967)

The 1966 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE, equipped with the optional 3.69 axis, was the fastest variant of the W109 series, designed specifically for long, high-speed journeys on European motorways. 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 3.69 -axis ratios and 4-speed manual transmission , this limousine achieves a top speed of 200 km/h , maintaining exceptional stability thanks to the pneumatic (airborne) suspension that was standard for the W109 series.

Model:W109 300 SE
Production year:1966
Transmission:Manuale with 4 speed
Starting price:€8,800
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:12.8 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:10.1-12.1 L/100km
City:14.3-17.2 L/100km
Emission standard:N/A
Body style:Sedan
0-80 km/h:6.4 s
0-100 km/h:9.9 s
0-160 km/h:28.6 s
0-200 km/h:N/A
Top speed:200 km/h
Curb weight:1560 kg
Gross weight:2060 kg
Length:4900 mm
Width:1810 mm
Height:1440 mm
Fuel capacity:82 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
100%
Safety
95%
Performance
100%
Driveability
100%
Durability
95%
Maintenance
85%
Design
100%
Summary

Experts consider this version to be the "king of the highways" of the 1960s, especially appreciating the fact that the 3.69 axle allows reaching 200 km/h with a six-cylinder engine, something that many rivals could not even do with V8 engines. Although the performance is impressive, specialists point out that the combination of the M189 aluminum engine and the air suspension makes this car one of the most complex tools to maintain from this era. Any negligence in the pneumatic system can lead to very costly repairs, requiring an owner who appreciates German precision engineering and does not spare in servicing it.

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