| General information |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
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| Model | W188 |
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| Generation | W188 II Roadster |
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| Modification (Engine) | 300 Sc (175 Hp) |
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| Start of production | January, 1956 year |
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| End of production | February, 1958 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Roadster |
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| Seats | 4 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
12.5 l/100 km
18.82 US mpg22.6 UK mpg8 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 14 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 14 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 13.3 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
180 km/h
111.85 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 10.2 kg/Hp, 98.3 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 7 kg/Nm, 143.3 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 175 Hp @ 5400 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 58.4 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
255 Nm @ 4300 rpm.
188.08 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | M 199 / 199.980 |
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| Engine displacement |
2996 cm3
182.83 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
85 mm
3.35 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
88 mm
3.46 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.55 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Direct injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | SOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1780 kg
3924.23 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
2040 kg
4497.43 lbs. |
| Max load |
260 kg
573.2 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
85 l
22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4700 mm
185.04 in. |
| Width |
1916 mm
75.43 in. |
| Height |
1510 mm
59.45 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2900 mm
114.17 in. |
| Front track |
1480 mm
58.27 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1525 mm
60.04 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 4 |
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| Front suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
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| Rear suspension | Trailing arm |
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| Front brakes | Drum |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
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