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Mercedes-Benz 300 S Coupé {W 188}

Bodywork

type 2+2 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 7.80:1
Fuel system 3 So 40 PBJC carbs
Maximum power 150.1 PS (148.0 bhp) (110.4 kW) @ 5000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 15.00 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 175 km/h (109 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio
Specific output
Maximum torque 230.0 Nm (170 ft·lb) (23.5 kgm) @ 3800 rpm
bmep 964.7 kPa (139.9 psi)
Specific torque 76.77 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 188 / 188.920
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) 4730 mm
Length (inches) 186.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1910 mm
Width (inches) 75.2 in
Height (milimeters) 1510 mm
Height (inches) 59.4 in
L:W ratio 1.63
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 4.13

General information

RAC rating 26.9
Number made 216
Model code W 188 I
Model family W 188
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Year 1951

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