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Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W112)
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4 versions · 4 Gasoline
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 SE (160 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 160 KM | 1961–1964 |
| 300 SE (170 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 170 KM | 1964–1965 |
| 300 SE (160 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 160 KM | 1961–1964 |
| 300 SE (170 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 170 KM | 1964–1965 |
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Selected engine version
300 SE (160 KM)
Gasoline · 1961–1964
- Engine power
- 160 KM
- Torque
- 251 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,996 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 10.9 s
- Maximum speed
- 200 km/h
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Basic version information
Mercedes-Benz Fintail Fintail (W112)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Fintail
- Version
- Fintail (W112)
- Engine
- 300 SE (160 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1961
- End of production
- 1964
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 200 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 10.9 s
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M189I/189.984
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2996 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 85 mm
- Piston stroke
- 88 mm
- Compression ratio
- 8.7
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Power
- 160 KM @ 5000 obr./min
- Torque
- 251 Nm @ 3800 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 65 l
- Curb weight
- 1530 kg
- Gross weight
- 2010 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4875 mm
- Width
- 1795 mm
- Height
- 1455 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2750 mm
- Front track
- 1482 mm
- Rear track
- 1490 mm
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar, Air suspension
- Rear suspension
- Air suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Worm and roller steering
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
300 SE (170 KM)
Gasoline · 1964–1965
- Engine power
- 170 KM
- Torque
- 249 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,996 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 10.9 s
- Maximum speed
- 200 km/h
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Basic version information
Mercedes-Benz Fintail Fintail (W112)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Fintail
- Version
- Fintail (W112)
- Engine
- 300 SE (170 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1964
- End of production
- 1965
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 200 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 10.9 s
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M189V/189.986
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2996 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 85 mm
- Piston stroke
- 88 mm
- Compression ratio
- 8.8
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Power
- 170 KM @ 5400 obr./min
- Torque
- 249 Nm @ 4000 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 82 l
- Curb weight
- 1565 kg
- Gross weight
- 2065 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4875 mm
- Width
- 1795 mm
- Height
- 1455 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2750 mm
- Front track
- 1482 mm
- Rear track
- 1490 mm
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar, Air suspension
- Rear suspension
- Air suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Worm and roller steering
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
300 SE (160 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 1961–1964
- Engine power
- 160 KM
- Torque
- 251 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,996 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 11.5 s
- Maximum speed
- 175 km/h
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Basic version information
Mercedes-Benz Fintail Fintail (W112)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Fintail
- Version
- Fintail (W112)
- Engine
- 300 SE (160 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1961
- End of production
- 1964
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 175 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 11.5 s
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 14.5 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M189I/189.984
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2996 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 85 mm
- Piston stroke
- 88 mm
- Compression ratio
- 8.7
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Power
- 160 KM @ 5000 obr./min
- Torque
- 251 Nm @ 3800 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 65 l
- Curb weight
- 1530 kg
- Gross weight
- 2010 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4875 mm
- Width
- 1795 mm
- Height
- 1455 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2750 mm
- Front track
- 1482 mm
- Rear track
- 1490 mm
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front suspension
- Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar, Air suspension
- Rear suspension
- Air suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Worm and roller steering
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
300 SE (170 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 1964–1965
- Engine power
- 170 KM
- Torque
- 249 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,996 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 10.7 s
- Maximum speed
- 180 km/h
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Basic version information
Mercedes-Benz Fintail Fintail (W112)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Fintail
- Version
- Fintail (W112)
- Engine
- 300 SE (170 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1964
- End of production
- 1965
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 180 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 10.7 s
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 13.7 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M189V/189.986
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2996 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 85 mm
- Piston stroke
- 88 mm
- Compression ratio
- 8.8
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Power
- 170 KM @ 5400 obr./min
- Torque
- 249 Nm @ 4000 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 82 l
- Curb weight
- 1565 kg
- Gross weight
- 2065 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4875 mm
- Width
- 1795 mm
- Height
- 1455 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2750 mm
- Front track
- 1482 mm
- Rear track
- 1490 mm
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front suspension
- Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar, Air suspension
- Rear suspension
- Air suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Worm and roller steering
- ABS
- no