1968 300 SEL 6.3 - An in-depth look
07-22-2008, 05:35 PM
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1968 300 SEL 6.3 - An in-depth look
eMB posted an in-depth look with hi-res photos, tech specs and background information on the classic car. Great historical article.
http://emercedesbenz.com/Jul08/22_00...3_In_1968.html
http://emercedesbenz.com/Jul08/22_00...3_In_1968.html
07-22-2008, 07:43 PM
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Used to own one. Stupid fast and a cavernous back seat.
...and quite the sleeper. Shocked the *@&* out of a few 6.4 Firebird owners from time to time...
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...and quite the sleeper. Shocked the *@&* out of a few 6.4 Firebird owners from time to time...
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07-22-2008, 07:48 PM
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1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart
thanks for the eMB commercial.
I check that site daily, but don't think there are that many enthusiasts here on MBWorld. Majority are the Audi yesterday, AMG today, M5 tomorrow crowd.
I check that site daily, but don't think there are that many enthusiasts here on MBWorld. Majority are the Audi yesterday, AMG today, M5 tomorrow crowd.
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eMB posted an in-depth look with hi-res photos, tech specs and background information on the classic car. Great historical article.
http://emercedesbenz.com/Jul08/22_00...3_In_1968.html
http://emercedesbenz.com/Jul08/22_00...3_In_1968.html
Couple questions:
In 1971, AMG – the performance tuning company specializing in Mercedes-Benz – succeeded in developing 428 hp (315 kW) from an increased engine bore of 6.8 liter together with other highly efficient refinements. AMG unflinchingly entered their missile – fitted with appropriate racing tires – for the 24-hour touring car race at Spa-Francorchamps. Only a works Ford Capri beat them to the finish.
Surveys compiled among the sizeable readerships of the USA’s major motoring magazines put the 6.3 in first place ahead of Cadillac and Rolls-Royce in the luxury car category, conferring upon it the title “greatest sedan in the world”.
I'm also surprised the article forgets to mention the current 6.2L AMGs are named 63s as an apparent homage to this car?
