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Mercedes-Benz W188 II Cabriolet A 300 Sc (175 Hp) 1956, 1957
Mercedes-Benz W188 II Cabriolet A 300 Sc (175 Hp) 1956, 1957
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz W188 II Cabriolet A 300 Sc (175 Hp) 1956, 1957

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

W188
Generation

W188 II Cabriolet A
Year of production

1956

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

2

Body type

Cabriolet
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

300 Sc (175 Hp)

Power

175 Hp @ 5400 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

255 Nm @ 4300 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

12.5 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

14 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

180 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M 199 / 199.980
Power
175 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre
58.4 Hp/l
Torque
255 Nm @ 4300 rpm.
Engine displacement
2996 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
8.55
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Direct injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1780 kg

Max weight (kg)

2040 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

85 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4700 mm

Width (mm)

1916 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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