Mercedes-Benz 600 W100 (SWB) 6.3 V8 Sedan
184 kW250 PS247 hp500 Nm1963–1981
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- Power
- 184 kW 250 PS · 247 hp
- Torque
- 500 Nm 369 lb-ft
- Top speed
- 205 km/h
- Length
- 5,540 mm
Under the bonnet of the Mercedes-Benz 600 W100 (SWB) 6.3 V8 sedan sits a 6.3-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine, good for 184 kW (250 PS) and 500 Nm of torque. A four-speed automatic transmission sends the 600 W100 (SWB) 6.3 V8's drive to the rear wheels.
According to our catalog data, the 600 W100 (SWB) 6.3 V8 reaches 205 km/h.
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Engine
| Engine code | M100 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 6,332 cm³ 6.3 l · 386 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 184 kW 250 PS · 247 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 205 km/h 127 mph |
|---|
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,540 mm 218.1 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,950 mm 76.8 in |
| Height | 1,500 mm 59.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm 126.0 in |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1963–1981 |
| Generation | 600 W100 (SWB) (1963–1981) |
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