Anyone know anything about my car?

Hey everyone, just wanted to know if any of you could help me with some info about my car (250SE 1966). From owning it for 3 months i've really only learned a few things, such as:

- it has MFI
- It has a 2.5L engine
- it's an Inline 6
- it has a W108 body

And a few other things.

What I really want to know is just a few little things like:

- How big is the accual Fuletank?
- What type of engine it accually has?(Like, the model name)

And anything eles you guys can come up with.

Thanks

[wbain5280]

Acording to my repair book, your tank is 82 L and your engine type should me an M130. This can be verified by looking at the engine number stamped at the rear of the block on the injection pump side.

Regards

[Mark DiSilvestro]

My book 'Mercedes Benz Production Models 1946-1975' lists the 2496cc. engine in the 250SE as an M129 engine. The M130 is the 2778cc. as fitted to the 280SE and other 280 models.

Happy Motoring, Mark

[wbain5280]

Mark, you're right. My W108 spare parts table has the 2.5 and 2.8 gas engines and the V-8's as well. I should have studied them much more carefully.

Regards

[joshhol]

It's a beauty.

So you guys accually have a book that has a bit of info about each car?

Anyone able to maybe scan me the section about my car (ie, HP, RPM)?

[Mark DiSilvestro]

Well, I don't have scanning capability but here goes -

The 250SE was introduced at the 1965 Frankfurt Auto Show.

Total sedan production - 55181 from August '65 to January '68.

Total 1966 production - 26555.

Engine - M129, 6 cyl single overhead cam, 2496 cc., Mechanical fuel injection with Bosch 6 plunger pump.

Bore and stroke - 82 x 78.8 mm.

Power - (DIN) 150hp @ 5500 rpm,
(SAE) 170hp @ 5600rpm.

Torque - (DIN) 22 mkg @ 4200 rpm,
(SAE) 173.6 ft/lb @ 4500 rpm.

Engine speed at 100 km/hr - 3245 rpm.

Max engine speed - 6300 rpm.

Transmissions - 4 speed manual or 4 speed automatic.

Rear axle ratio - 3.92

Suspension - 4 wheel independant, double wishbones with coil springs in front, low pivot swing axle with coil springs and hydro-pneumatic compensating spring in rear.

Brakes - 4 wheel disc, servo assist, dual hydraulic circuit.

Chassis - unit frame and body.

Wheelbase - 2750 mm or 108.3 in.

Track front/rear - 1483/1485 mm or 58,3/58,5 in.

length/width/height - 4900 mm or 192.9 in/
1810 mm or 71.3 in/ 1440 mm or 56.7 in.

Ground clearance - 152 mm or 5,9 in.

Original tire size - 185 H 14 or 7.35 H 14.

Turning circle - 12 meters or 39 feet.

Steering - recirculating ball without servo assist 22.7:1 (4.1 turns), with servo assist 17.3:1 (3.2 turns).

Weight - 1510 kg or 3322 lbs.

Max speed - 193 km/hr or 120 mph,
with automatic 188 km/hr or 117 mph.

Acceleration - 0 to 100 km/hr 12 sec,
with automatic 13 sec.

Fuel consumption - 16 liters super/100 km or
14.7 mpg, with automatic 7 liters or 13.7 mpg.

Fuel tank capacity - 82 liters or 21.7 gallons.


Happy Motoring, Mark

Cool, thanks for that info