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Mercedes-Benz 300 d LWB {W 189}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 85.00 mm × 88.00 mm 3.35 in × 3.46 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3 litre 2996 cc (182.827 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.55:1
Fuel system Bosch mechanical fuel injection
Maximum power 160.2 PS (158.0 bhp) (117.8 kW) @ 5300 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 66.81 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 237.0 Nm (175 ft·lb) (24.2 kgm) @ 4200 rpm
bmep 994.1 kPa (144.2 psi)
Specific torque 79.11 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 189 I / 189.980
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.97
Unitary capacity 499.33 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3600 mm
wheelbase 141.7 in
Length (milimeters) 5640 mm
Length (inches) 222 in
Width (milimeters) 1995 mm
Width (inches) 78.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1720 mm
Height (inches) 67.7 in
L:W ratio 1.57
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 2365 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 5214 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 78 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17.2 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 20.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock 3.750
Turning circle
Tyres 8.00-15
Wheels 5½K x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 260 mm
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 5.13

General information

RAC rating 26.9
Number made
Model code
Model family W 189
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 d LWB {W 189} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1960

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