Comments by "John D" (@johnd8892) on "This Engine Changed Mercedes Forever" video.

  1. You might like to compare the 300 SEL 6.3 standard cars with the four door Australian 1971 Ford Falcon XY GTHO phase 3. 5.8 litre Ford Cleveland motor. Understated HP but estimated 385hp. Top speed: 228 km/h (142 mph) @ 6150rpm 0 - 60 mph - 6.4 seconds 0 – 100 km - 6.9 seconds Standing 1⁄4 mile (400 m) - 14.4 seconds using the standard 3.25:1 Detroit Locker diff ratio. More speed available if the rev limiter of 6150 rpm was disabled. A blueprinted one can run to 7000rpm. Hard to buy one under a S1,000,000A now despite being half the price of the 6.3 when new.
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