1968 300 SEL 6.3 - An in-depth look

AshleyAlissa · 2008-07-22 21:35:00

eMB (http://www.emercedesbenz.com) 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_001286_eMercedesBenz_Feature_Daimler_Benz_Presents_The_Mercedes_Benz_300_SEL_63_In_1968.html http://emercedesbenz.com/Images/Jul08/22_Mercedes_Benz_300_SEL_6_3/22_Mercedes_Benz_300_SEL_6_3_4S.jpg

Jul 22, 2008 | 05:35 PM

AshleyAlissa

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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

Jul 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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Jul 22, 2008 | 07:48 PM

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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.

Jul 23, 2008 | 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by AshleyAlissa

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

Thanks for posting this. Luv this kinda stuff

Couple questions:

Quote:

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.

Was this the "Red Pig"?

Quote:

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”.

Source? On a slightly related note, the W116 450SEL 6.9 was labeled the "greatest sedan in the world" I believe by C&D mag (IIRC)

I'm also surprised the article forgets to mention the current 6.2L AMGs are named 63s as an apparent homage to this car?