Compare: Mercedes-Benz W188 1951 Coupe 150 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

W188

Generation

W188 I Coupe

Modification (Engine)

300 S (150 Hp)

Start of production

September, 1951 year

End of production

August, 1955 year

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

13.8 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

15 sec

Maximum speed

175 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

150 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Torque

230 Nm @ 3800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 188 / 188.920

Engine displacement

2996 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

85 mm

Piston Stroke

88 mm

Compression ratio

7.8

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1740 kg

Max. weight

2000 kg

Fuel tank capacity

85 l

Dimensions

Length

4730 mm

Width

1910 mm

Height

1510 mm

Wheelbase

2900 mm

Front track

1480 mm

Rear (Back) track

1525 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Drum

Rear brakes