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Mercedes-Benz W188 I Coupe 300 S (150 Hp) 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955
Mercedes-Benz W188 I Coupe 300 S (150 Hp) 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz W188 I Coupe 300 S (150 Hp) 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

W188
Generation

W188 I Coupe
Year of production

1951

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

300 S (150 Hp)

Power

150 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

230 Nm @ 3800 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

13.8 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

15 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

175 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M 188 / 188.920
Power
150 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre
50.1 Hp/l
Torque
230 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
Engine displacement
2996 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
7.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1740 kg

Max weight (kg)

2000 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

85 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4730 mm

Width (mm)

1910 mm

Height (mm)

1510 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2900 mm

Front track (mm)

1480 mm

Rear track (mm)

1525 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

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

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Drum

Rear brakes

Drum

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