Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3
Mercedes-Benz
1972 Production Car
Germany
Engine
6.3L Naturally-Aspirated V8
300 bhp (224 kW), 435 lb⋅ft (590 N·m)
Layout
Front-Engined, Rear-Wheel Drive
4-speed Transmission
Weight
4010 lbs (1819 kg)
55%F/45%R
0.075 hp/lb (0.123 kW/kg)

"At a glance, the 1972 300 SEL shows itself to be a composed, beautifully appointed luxury saloon. Under the hood, however, is the biggest quad-cam V8 Mercedes built. It could push the car to a top speed of 137 mph [sic]. In utter comfort, mind you. It was, in fact, the fastest sedan in the world in 1972 and did 0-60 in 6.5 seconds. Its air-ride suspension was self-leveling based on the load. AMG was just a small local tuning company back then. They produced special competitive versions of the 300 SEL and had an impressive, albeit short, racing career. Sadly, the early seventies energy crisis meant the end of the 300 SEL 6.3. It will not be forgotten though, especially when you can wheel it anytime in Forza 4."

—Official description

The 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 - abbreviated as M-B 300 SEL - is a RWD saloon by Mercedes-Benz that debuted in Forza Motorsport 4 as part of the April Alpinestars Pack. It returned in Forza Horizon 3 with the March 2017 update and appears in Forza Motorsport 7.

Synopsis

The 300 SEL 6.3 is the high-end model of the W109 full-size luxury car that was produced from 1965 to 1973. In 1975, the 450 SEL 6.9 based on the first generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class was introduced to replace the 300 SEL 6.3.

Drivetrain

It borrowed the engine from the the larger 600 luxury saloon, a 6.3 litre V8 engine. The M100 codenamed engine utilised mechanical fuel injection, a single overhead camshaft and aluminium cylinder heads. It was optimised to produce 300 hp (224 kW) and 435 ft·lb (590 N·m) of torque, which allowed a top speed of 153 mph (246 km/h). The SEL 6.3 was solely available with a four-speed automatic transmission.

Statistics

	Speed 5.5 Handling 3.9 Acceleration 5.7 Launch 6.1 Braking 3.9	D 285
Required DLC: Requires the April Alpinestars Pack
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Purchase from the car dealer for 32,000 CR
Performance & Body Style Body Style: Sedan Speed: Top Speed: 153.0 mph  (246.2 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 6.900 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 18.400 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 140.4 ft (42.8 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 388.3 ft (118.4 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 0.78 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.72 g

	Speed 5.9 Handling 3.8 Acceleration 6.4 Braking 3.6 Common	E 299
Unlock Requirements Unlock: Purchase from the car dealer for ? CR
Performance & Division Division: Early Sport Touring Collection Tier: Tier 1 - Common (+75) Speed: Top Speed: missing data 1/4 Mile: missing data Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): missing data 120 mph (193 km/h): missing data

	Speed 5.8 Handling 5.4 Acceleration 6.5 Launch 6.6 Braking 4.5	C 545
Unlock Requirements Forzathon: A Forzathon reward that can not be purchased from the Autoshow and must be won from a Forzathon event: Starry-Eyed (A Shamrockin' Good Time) Showing Your Best (We're Counting On You) Another Dangerous Feat (Rebel Racer) Auction House: Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Performance & Championship Championship: Classic Racers Value: 35,000 CR Speed: Top Speed: 150.8 mph  (242.6 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 6.884 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 18.383 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 179.0 ft (54.6 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 455.6 ft (138.9 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 0.77 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.77 g

Conversion

	Conversion - Engine
	V12TT - SL65
	6.2L V8 (510 hp) 5.2L V10 (602 hp) 6.5L V12

	Conversion - Drivetrain
	AWD Drivetrain
	AWD Drivetrain

	Conversion - Aspiration
	Twin Turbo Centrifugal Supercharger
	Twin Turbo Centrifugal Supercharger

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