Mercedes-Benz S 300 1978 specs
General information
| Model: | Mercedes-Benz S 300 |
| Year: | 1978 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 5 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 2998 ccm |
| Max power: | 116 PS (86 kW) at 4200 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 231 Nm at 2400 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke: | 86 x 78.8 mm (3.4 x 3.1 inches) |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Diesel |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0524 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Passenger space: | 5350 litres (1414 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.4 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Disks |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 2215 kg (4883.2 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4970 mm (195.7 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1880 mm (74 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1430 mm (56.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2870 mm (113 inches) |






















