Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3
Overview
| Produced: |
1968-1972, 6526 produced. |
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| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
In 1968 Mercedes launched its ultimate saloon model, the 300SEL 6.3. The 300SEL 6.3 was quite simply an amazing car. It had the same body shell as the long wheelbase 300SEL 3.5 but used the same 6.3 litre V8 normally reserved for the much heavier 600. The 300SEL 6.3 looked almost identical to the smaller models which made it an excellent "Q" car for tired pop stars, politicians and business men.
Standard equipment for the 300SEL 6.3 included self-levelling suspension, four wheel discs and power steering. Inside the car was luxuriously trimmed and equipped with power operated windows. With a near 140mph top speed its nearest rival was the Jaguar XJ12.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6330cc | V8 OHC | 103mm x 95mm | 9 |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 mph | 6.6 s | 15.2 s | 11 mpg | 250 bhp 4000 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc | ATE Ventilated, servo assisted |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855201860 | Mercedes 'S' Class & 600 1965-72 | Brooklands Books |
Magazine Articles
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| Article |
Road Test: Mercedes Benz 300SEL 6.3 - High-class hot rod |
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| Publication | Practical Classics July 2006 | |||
| Road Test: Mercedes Benz 300SEL 6.3 - High-class hot rod - Created by rebel engineers, bought by the super-rich, the Mercedes 300SEL 6.3 was a genuine factory hot rod. Practical Classics takes the wheel to tell the story. | ||||
| Article |
Beef Stakes |
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| Publication | Classic Cars May 2003 | |||
| Beef Stakes - If you're a tough nut looking for a tough motor, Britain, Germany and America each provided Sixties hard cases for you to choose from. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3, 1961 Jaguar MK2 3.8, 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars December 2001 pg 80 |
80 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars December 2001 | |||
| Bonneville Speed Week. The annual pilgrimage to chase new land speed records on the salt flats in Utah attracts some unlikely cars. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars July 2001 pg 60 |
60 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars July 2001 | |||
| Driving Mercedes' 300SL racing car with John Surtees. The former World Champion shares his expertise in the ex-Mille Miglia car. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars July 2001 pg 54 |
54 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars July 2001 | |||
| Mercedes Gullwing 300 SL. Insight into Mercedes' most glamorous car. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars June 2001 pg 52 |
52 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars June 2001 | |||
| Triumph Stag vs Mercedes 350SL vs Jensen Interceptor. Triumph's easy-living convertible had upmarket aspirations, but was it good enough to compete with its rivals? | ||||
| Article |
Who wants a chauffeur? |
108 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car March 2010 | |||
| Who wants a chauffeur? - Great value today, the Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 and Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow were the finest owner-driver luxury saloons of the '60s. Martin Buckley picks his favourite. | ||||
| Article |
MotorSport March 2003 pg 54 |
54 |
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| Publication | MotorSport March 2003 | |||
| The Gull of Mexico. It was one of the most brutal races ever, yet Mercedes conquered the Carrera Panamericana with a car of stealth, grace and precision. Fifty years after its momentous triumph, Andrew Frankel Drives it - and is impressed. | ||||
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car September 2001 pg 128 |
128 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car September 2001 | |||
| My Classic and I - A fast lady's uprated Merc convertible. | ||||
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