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7/18/12
VATH likes 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3
Vath is a company whose reputation is known worldwide as one of the best Mercedes-Benz tuner. This time, they were interested in the world of vehicle restoration. And the result, as well as his reputation as a tuner.
Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 made in 1968 described as a beautiful jewelry that has been corroded. In the hands Vath, this luxurious classic cars look like new shine out from the assembly plant.
All of that is the result of hard work to restore Vath Motorentechnik body parts and interior and the engine to the axle in detail.
In addition to making the car faster and more pleasing to the eye. Vath now have a restoration service that handles virtually all parts of the car, including the complete engine systems, fuel-injection systems, transmissions, differentials, drive shafts, exhaust to control equipment.
They also receive various types of vehicles such as the restoration of the 300 SL, 190SL, Heckflosse, Pagode, SL W107 and various models of Mercedes-Benz classic. Though Mercedes-Benz had previously had his own classic divisions that handle the same thing.
Nevertheless, Vath Motorentechnik could serve as a great alternative to rejuvenate the classic Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Handling machines in Vath also very sophisticated. Starting disassembly, cleaning and checking of all components from the cylinder head, pistons and crankshaft, to replace it with a new component for the machine work better.
In the case of SEL 300, the piston and connecting rod component has been modified, while the crankshaft and the flywheel is replaced with a replica of the lighter components for the machine more responsive.
Mercedes-Benz W109 300 SEL models powered by the M100 V8 engine, the legendary 6.3-liter with an output of 250 PS and 510 Nm of torque which is quite fast even for a moment. This machine is capable of generating acceleration 0-100 km / h in just 6.5 seconds with a maximum speed of 220 km / h.
Thanks to restoration work of this class, you can enjoy the beauty of a classic car display with no mechanical flaws that we normally encounter when driving a classic car. It certainly will not be cheap, but decent.