W108/W109 Leno's W108 6.3 To Get The New 63 AMG Engine

[coolraoul]

Someone here said the original car has over 300.000 miles. It means the motor is reaching the end of its life. This is why I think this conversion is rather a good idea, the original M100 engine will surely be displayed while the car will continue to please its owner.

I sure hope some structural reinforcements are on the schedule because the AMG M156 engine is twice as powerful as the M100...

However, I tend to disapprove such swaps and extensive mods of classic cars... But I think here it's quite a nice idea. Overhaul of the car, and keeping the engine safely stored, instead of driving it to its end.

 

[cawimmer430]

300,000 miles should be no problem for such an engine, especially considering it's a 1960s Mercedes design.

 

[Wolfgang]

UPDATE: Mercedes-Benz presents Leno with engine for his restomod - Autoblog

 

[Rolf]

This is another Red Pig 300SEL 6.3 that looks amazing and has underpinnings from a C63 S.

 

[Rolf]

This 300 SEL 6.3 is in amazing condition.