General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model W187
Generation W187 Cabriolet A
Modification (Engine) 220 (80 Hp)
Start of production April, 1951 year
End of production April, 1954 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCabriolet
Seats 5
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 10.9 l/100 km 21.58 US mpg25.92 UK mpg9.17 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h21 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph21 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 20 sec
Maximum speed 145 km/h 90.1 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 17.8 kg/Hp, 56.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 10 kg/Nm, 100 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 80 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre 36.4 Hp/l
Torque 142 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 104.73 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 180 I / 180.920
Engine displacement 2195 cm3 133.95 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke 72.8 mm 2.87 in.
Compression ratio 6.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1420 kg 3130.56 lbs.
Max. weight 1680 kg 3703.77 lbs.
Max load 260 kg 573.2 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 42 l 11.1 US gal | 9.24 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4540 mm 178.74 in.
Width 1685 mm 66.34 in.
Height 1560 mm 61.42 in.
Wheelbase 2845 mm 112.01 in.
Front track 1315 mm 51.77 in.
Rear (Back) track 1435 mm 56.5 in.
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 (manual transmission) 4
Front suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakesDrum
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Worm-reduction unit