Mercedes-Benz 300 SE (W 112), 1963 - 1965

Engine type:
M 189 III
Inlet valves:
1 inclined overhead valve per cylinder, actuated via finger follower
Ignition sequence:
1-5-3-6-2-4
No. of cylinders / arrangement:
6 / in line
Outlet valves:
1 inclined overhead valve per cylinder, actuated via finger follower
Configuration:
Front, longitudinal; vertical
Valve operation:
1 overhead camshaft, double roller chain drive
Ignition adjustment:
Per vacuum and manually
Combustion principle:
Four-stroke Otto (with manifold-injection)
Crankshaft:
7-bearing
Bore x Stroke:
85 x 88 mm
Fuel system:
Manifold injection, Bosch 2- or 6-plunger injection pump
Total displacement:
2996 cc
Spark plugs:
1 per cylinder
Fuel supply:
Bosch electrical pump
Compression ratio:
8.7 or 9.2
Fuel tank capacity:
65 l
Maximum / output / rated output:
195 hp
Cooling:
Water circulation cooling
Lubrication:
Pressure circulation lubrication via gear pump
Cylinders:
Light alloy block with gray cast iron liners
Cylinder head:
Light alloy, removable
Starter:
Electrical, Bosch EGE 1.3/12 AR 22
Generator:
Bosch LJ/GK 300/12
Battery:
12 V 66 Ah
Ignition:
Battery ignition
Ignition system:
Bosch

Hand brake:
Acting on rear wheels
Foot brake:
Acting on front- and rear wheels
Steering:
Recirculating-ball steering
Wheels:
Sheet-steel disc wheels
Front tires:
185 x 15
Frame design:
Self-supporting body
Rear tires:
185 x 15
Front wheel suspension:
Double wishbone, air-spring bellows, torsion bar stabilizer, telescopic shock absorbers
Drivetrain:
By cardan shaft to differential and rear wheels
Rear wheel suspension:
Single-joint swing axle with compensating spring, air-spring bellows, torsion bar stabilizer, telescopic shock absorbers
Brake system:
Hydraulically actuated dual-circuit brake system with vacuum brake booster
Front brakes:
Disc brakes, 2 brake calipers, disc diameter 253 mm disc diameter
Rear brakes:
Disc brakes, 2 brake calipers, 255 mm disc diameter