1961 Mercedes-Benz 300D Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300D, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1958 - 1962
Price : $10,070-$12,640
Weight : 4405 lbs | 1998.074 kg
Introduced At : 1951 Frankfurt Auto Show
Inline 6
Displacement : 2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L.
Power : 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :192 Ft-Lbs (260 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Bore : 3.4 in | 85 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
Compression : 8.5:1
Main Bearings : 7
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Cylinder Head : Aluminum
Bosch electronic port fuel injection
Transmission:
3 Automatic Borg-Warner

Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1961 : 137,431
300D Production (1958-1962) : 11,430
1961 Mercedes-Benz 300D

Adenauer

Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 204.3 in | 5189 mm.
Width : 73.3 in | 1861 mm.
Height : 64.0 in | 1626 mm.
Wheelbase : 124.0 in | 3150 mm.
Front Track : 58.3 in | 1481 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

HardTop Sedan

HardTop Sedan
Price : $10,075
Weight : 4405 lbs | 1998.074 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 204.3 in | 5189 mm.
Width : 73.3 in | 1861 mm.
Height : 64.0 in | 1626 mm.
Wheelbase : 124.0 in | 3150 mm.
Front Track : 58.3 in | 1481 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Convertible Sedan

Convertible Sedan
Chassis # 2795-12-1
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Price : $12,640
Weight : 4600 lbs | 2086.525 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 204.3 in | 5189 mm.
Width : 73.3 in | 1861 mm.
Height : 64.0 in | 1626 mm.
Wheelbase : 124.0 in | 3150 mm.
Front Track : 58.3 in | 1481 mm.
Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

Suspension
Front : Independent

Rear : Single swing axle with coil springs

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 7.60x15

1961 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $2,850
Avg. Household Income : $5,315
Avg. Home : $12,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.27

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300D? A: The 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300D has a wheelbase size of 124.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300D? A: The 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300D has a length of 204.30 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300D? A: The 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300D has a width of 73.25 inches.

Q: How much did the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300D cost when new?A: The 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300D cost approximately $10,070 to $12,640 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300D? A: The 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300D was offered as a Adenauer, Convertible Sedan, HardTop Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300D have? A: The 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300D had 7.60x15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1961? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 137,431 automobiles in 1961.

Q: How many 300D were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 11,430 examples of the 300D from 1958 to 1962.

Q: What engine did the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300D have? A: The engine powering the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300D was a Inline 6 (2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 192 Ft-Lbs (260 NM) @ 4500 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300D have? A: The 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300D had a 3 speed Automatic Borg-Warner gearbox.

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