TECHNICAL
DETAILS The Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 provides a spirited V-8
engine with fuel injection, developing 300 hp.
The 8-plunger injection pump
automatically compensates for; cold start and warm-up, accelerator
pedal position and engine speed, barometric pressure and engine cooling
water temperature. Precision fuel metering at any speed.
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The overhead
camshafts provide highly efficient fuel charge delivery and a very
favorable torque range.
Engine oil cooling by an
air/oil heat exchanger next to the radiator. Fan with viscous coupling.
Forged crankshaft carried in
five multi-layer, steel-backed bearings. Connecting rods carded in
multi-layered, steel-backed bearings. Overhead camshafts driven by a
noiseless Duplex chain with automatic adjustment. |
Filters
Plastic filter in the gas tank. Fine-mesh filter at the injection pump.
Air filter with paper element, air silencer. Full-flow and by-pass oil
filters. |