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Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Coupé {W 188 II}

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 85.00 mm × 88.00 mm 3.35 in × 3.46 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3 litre 2996 cc (182.827 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.55:1
Fuel system Bo fuel inj.
Maximum power 174.4 PS (172.0 bhp) (128.3 kW) @ 5400 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 14.00 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 180 km/h (112 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio
Specific output
Maximum torque 255.0 Nm (188 ft·lb) (26 kgm) @ 4300 rpm
bmep 1069.6 kPa (155.1 psi)
Specific torque 85.11 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 199 / 199.980
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.97
Unitary capacity 499.33 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2900 mm
wheelbase 114.2 in
Length (milimeters) 4700 mm
Length (inches) 185 in
Width (milimeters) 1916 mm
Width (inches) 75.4 in
Height (milimeters) 1510 mm
Height (inches) 59.4 in
L:W ratio 1.62
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms)
Kerb weight (pounds)
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 85 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 18.7 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 22.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock 3.750
Turning circle 12.30 m
Tyres 6.70-15
Wheels 5K x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅ 260 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.11

General information

RAC rating 26.9
Number made 98
Model code
Model family W 188 II
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Coupé {W 188 II} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1956

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