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Mercedes-Benz 300 c Automatic {W 186 IV}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

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 7.40:1
Fuel system 2 Solex 32 PAIAT carburettors
Maximum power 124.7 PS (123.0 bhp) (91.7 kW) @ 4500 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 18.00 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 155 km/h (96 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 64.4 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 221.0 Nm (163 ft·lb) (22.5 kgm) @ 2600 rpm
bmep 927 kPa (134.4 psi)
Specific torque 73.77 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 186 II / 186.921
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 3050 mm
wheelbase 120.1 in
Length (milimeters) 5055 mm
Length (inches) 199 in
Width (milimeters) 1838 mm
Width (inches) 72.4 in
Height (milimeters) 1600 mm
Height (inches) 63 in
L:W ratio 1.66
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1910 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4211 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 72 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19 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
Tyres 7.60 S 15
Wheels 5½K x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 260 mm
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.67

General information

RAC rating 26.9
Number made
Model code
Model family W 186 IV
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 c Automatic {W 186 IV} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1955

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