Mercedes-Benz W188 1951–1958

1 generation
No photos yet3.0 MT (175 PS)
General information
Number of doors2
Car classF
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine2996 cm3 Gasoline
Power173 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)129 kW
Engine power173 hp
Engine power175 PS
Valves per cylinder2
Maximum torque255 N*m
Capacity2996 cm3
Turnover of maximum torque4300 RPM
Max power at RPM5400 RPM
Number of cylinders6
Cylinder bore85.0 mm
Compression ratio8.55
Stroke cycle88.0 mm
Injection typedirect injection (direct)
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Engine codeM199
Engine modelM199
Boost typenone
Timing beltSOHC
Bodywork
Front track width1480 mm
Height1510 mm
Back track width1525 mm
Curb weight1780 kg
Width1910 mm
Full weight2040 kg
Clearance210 mm
Wheelbase2900 mm
Number of seater4
Length4730 mm
Body typeCabriolet
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)14.0 s
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km14.1 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km14.4 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km15.6 l
Max speed180 km/h
Fuel tank capacity85 l
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesdrum
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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