Mercedes-Benz W188 1951–1958

1 generation
No photos yet3.0 MT (150 PS)
General information
Number of doors2
Car classF
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine2996 cm3 Gasoline
Power148 hp
GearboxManual
OriginGermany
Series
CabrioletCoupeRoadster
Trim
3.0 MT (150 PS)3.0 MT (165 PS)3.0 MT (175 PS)

Specifications

Engine
Max power (kW)110 kW
Engine power148 hp
Engine power150 PS
Valves per cylinder2
Maximum torque230 N*m
Capacity2996 cm3
Turnover of maximum torque3800 RPM
Max power at RPM5000 RPM
Number of cylinders6
Compression ratio7.8
Cylinder bore85.0 mm
Stroke cycle88.0 mm
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Engine codeM188
Engine modelM 188
Boost typenone
Timing beltSOHC
Bodywork
Front track width1480 mm
Height1510 mm
Back track width1525 mm
Curb weight1740 kg
Width1910 mm
Full weight2000 kg
Clearance210 mm
Number of seater2, 4
Wheelbase2900 mm
Length4730 mm
Body typeCoupe
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)15.0 s
Max speed175 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km17.5 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km17.6 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km19.3 l
Fuel tank capacity85 l
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesdrum
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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