Compare: Mercedes-Benz W188 1952 Roadster 150 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

W188

Generation

W188 I Roadster

Modification (Engine)

300 S (150 Hp)

Start of production

September, 1952

End of production

June, 1955

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

13.8 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

15 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

15 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

14.3 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

175 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

10.3 kg/Hp, 97.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.7 kg/Nm, 149.4 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

150 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Power per litre

50.1 Hp/l

Torque

230 Nm @ 3800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 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

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l

Coolant

19.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1540 kg

Max. weight

2000 kg

Max load

460 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

Ride height (ground clearance)

180 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.5 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring, Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Drum

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Wheel rim size