1959 Mercedes-Benz 300D

In Detail

submitted by	Richard Owen
engine	Inline-6
valvetrain	SOHC 2 Valves / Cyt
displacement	2996 cc / 182.8 in³
bore	85 mm / 3.35 in
stroke	88 mm / 3.46 in
compression	8.3:1
power	119.3 kw / 160.0 bhp @ 5500 rpm
specific output	53.4 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	bhp per tonne
torque	237.27 nm / 175.0 ft lbs @ 4200 rpm
driven wheels	Front Engine / RWD
f brake size	mm / in
r brake size	mm / in
curb weight	2000 kg / 4409 lbs
wheelbase	3150 mm / 124.0 in
front track	1466 mm / 57.7 in
rear track	1509 mm / 59.4 in
length	5190 mm / 204.3 in
width	1861 mm / 73.3 in
height	1626 mm / 64.0 in
gear ratios	:1
final drive	5.12:1
top speed	~164.2 kph / 102.0 mph