Speedometer changes during Production

The 300SEs had a speedometer that read to a higher value than the other cars, and there was a change made in mid-production.

1st Version: Installed until VIN 003482. Reads to 125 mph (200 kph).

2nd Version: Installed as of VIN 003483. Reads to 140 mph (225 kph).

 

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1st version, metric

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1st version, ASE

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2nd version, metric

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2nd version, ASE