About Mercedes-Benz 300SD
The Mercedes-Benz 300SD was one of the W116-body Mercedes-Benz S-Class series vehicles. It was also among one of the first models to be considered and given the name of the S-Class. The whole generation was given a new corporate styling theme and the design for the series with given more masculine lines which featured both elegance and a sporty character. Being only sold in the North American market, the Mercedes-Benz 300SD was introduced in 1978.
The Mercedes-Benz 300SD was given a turbodiesel engine for the powertrain system of the vehicle. It was a 3.0L OM617 inline 5-cylinder turbodiesel that the 300SD got from the C111 experimental vehicle. The technique helped the company to keep away from falling afoul of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards. It helped the engine parts of the car to gain lower average fuel economy. The engine was available to produce 110 bhp at 4200 rpm and 168 lb-ft of torque at 2400 rpm. It was able to receive an upgrade in 1980 as it was enhanced to produce 120 bhp at 4350 rpm and 170 lb-ft of torque at 2400 rpm. The engine parts were also given a 4-speed automatic rear-wheel-drive standard axle ratio of 3.07:1. All of these equipment pieces enabled the Mercedes-Benz 300SD to reach 165 km/h as its fastest speed.
Mercedes-Benz 300SD parts online
The Mercedes-Benz 300SD shared standard parts and accessories with its sibling models from the same family. Standard exterior Mercedes-Benz 300SD parts and accessories included 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, deformation zones in both the front and rear, strengthened body structure, wraparound turn signals, and the fuel tank was then placed above the rear axle for added protection. Most of the features were made for safety considerations. The interior parts and accessories of the vehicle included a padded dashboard with deformable switches and controls, and a 4-spoke steering wheel with an impact absorber and broad impact cushion in order to reduce the possibilities of injury during collisions.