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The video showing the performance of an iconic Mercedes model on a straight road is published

The video showing the performance of an iconic Mercedes model on a straight road is published

Older Mercedes models are iconic for a number of reasons.

They are beautiful, reliable and practical.

But they aren't exactly known for straight-line speed, with most examples having underpowered diesel engines.


According to Engine Swap Depot, this old-generation W300 Mercedes 123TD has swapped its 3.0-liter diesel engine for a 4.0-liter turbocharged Ford Barra.

The builders behind this creation, Finland-based Valtonen Motorsport, mated the new engine to an eight-speed automatic gearbox.

Recently, a video published on YouTube shows the performance of this model on a straight road.