1971 (W109) Mercedes 300 SEL 6.8 AMG (Red Pig) Specs & Performance
1971, 1972 (W109)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 6.8 L V8
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- 165 mph
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- 4.8 seconds
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- 422 hp
- 
- 8.7 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 1 Seat
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- 3,605 lbs
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 165 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 4.8 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 4.6 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 8.53 lb/hp
- Power
- 422 hp
- Torque
- 448 lb·ft
Gas Mileage
- Combined
- 8.7 mpg
- Total Range
- 242 Miles
- Tailpipe CO2
- 781 g/Mile
Gasoline Engine
- Capacity
- 6.8 Liter
- 417.1 in3
- Layout
- V8
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 422 hp
- 428 ps
- Peak Torque
- 448 lb·ft
- 608 N·m
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (16v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 27.7 Gallons
More Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- M100.981
- Compression Ratio
- 10:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 4.213 x 3.74 in
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.13:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 1.02 hp/in3
- Power/Cylinder
- 53 hp
- Cylinder Volume
- 52.1 in3
- BMEP
- 162.1 PSI
- 11.2 Bar
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Transmission (MT)
- 5 Speeds
- Front Tyre Size
- 450 x 15
- Rear Tyre Size
- 550 x 15
- Front Suspension
- Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension
- Swing Axle
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Solid Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body
- Sports Sedan
- Door Count
- 4
- Seat Count
- 1
- Turning Radius
- 39.7 ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,605 lbs
- Gross Weight
- 4,740 lbs
- Maximum Payload
- 1,135 lbs
- Length
- 196.9 in
- Width
- 71.3 in
- Height
- 55.5 in
- Wheelbase
- 112.2 in
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