Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 is often referred to as the world's first "Super Saloon" or "Q-Car". It resulted from a private venture by company engineer Erich Waxenberger, who fitted the powerful 6.3 litre V8 M100 engine from the Mercedes-Benz 600 model into the regular W109 S-Class model in 1966. Paul Bracq designed the body styling of this model and the powerful engine, coupled with the vehicle's two-tonne weight, gave it performance that rivaled even the Porsche 911 of that era. The 6.3 was produced from 1968 to 1974, and just 6,526 of them were made.
The 6.3 was known to be able to cruise at over 200km/h with five occupants in complete comfort, and its air suspension, automatic choke, ventilated disc brakes on all four wheels, power windows, central locking, and power steering added to its luxurious features. For its time, it had a remarkable performance, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.3 seconds (under 8 seconds) and reaching a top speed of 229 km/h.
The 6.3 was succeeded in the 1970s by the Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9, an even more modified and powerful version. AMG, now known to be Mercedes-Benz's sport tuning subsidiary, produced special versions of the 6.3 for racing events; however, due to the lack of suitable tyres or rule changes, these racers were only able to enjoy a short racing career.
These vehicles, while costly to maintain, have become highly collectible in modern times. Truly, the 300 SEL 6.3 is a vehicle for those who have the power but choose to not flaunt it.
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