300 d special version with long wheelbase

Combustion principle:
four-stroke petrol (with timed manifold injection)
Configuration:
front, longitudinal; vertical
Engine type:
M 189 I / 189.980
Number of cylinders / arrangement:
6 / in-line
Bore x Stroke:
85 x 88 mm
Total displacement:
2996 cc (tax classification: 2975 cc)
Compression ratio:
8,55
Rated output:
160 hp at 5300 rpm
Rated torque:
24.2 mkg at 4200 rpm
Number of valves / arrangement:
1 intake, 1 exhaust / overhead
Valve operation:
1 overhead camshaft
Camshaft drive:
double roller chain
Fuel system:
manifold-injection, mechanically controlled;~Bosch 6-plunger injection pump
Fuel tank: position / capacity:
in the rear / 78 l

Frame design:
cruciform oval-tube frame with centre reinforcement / steel unit body
Front-wheel suspension:
double wishbone
Rear-wheel suspension:
single-joint swing axle
Front springs:
coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
Rear springs:
double coil springs, electrically engageable torsion-bar suspension
Shock absorber front/rear:
telescopic shock absorbers
Steering:
recirculating-ball steering
Brake system (foot brake):
hydraulic, with vacuum booster, acting on front- and rear wheels; four-wheel drum brakes
Parking brake (hand brake):
mechanical, acting on rear wheels
Wheels:
sheet-steel disc wheels
Wheel rims:
drop center rim 5 1/2 K x 15
Tires:
8.00-15 extra special
Driven wheels:
rear wheels
Drivetrain:
divided cardan shaft

Wheelbase:
3600 mm
Front / rear track:
1480 / 1525 mm
Length:
5640 mm
Width:
1995 mm
Height:
1720 mm
Kerb weight:
2365 kg
by Guideline:
DIN 70020 (ready to drive, including fuel, spare wheel and tool kit)