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1951 300 S (150 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

W188

Modification

300 S (150 Hp)

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1951, Sep

End of production

1955, Aug

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

85 l 22.45 US gal
18.7 UK gal

Engine displacement

2996 cm³ 182.83 cu. In.

Power

150 hp (at 5000 rpm)

Torque

230 Nm (at 3800 rpm) 169.64 lb. ft (at 3800 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

175 km/h 109 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1740 kg 3836 lbs

Length

4730 mm 186.22 in

Width

1910 mm 75.2 in

Doors

2

Seats

5

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

13.8 l/100 km 17.04 US mpg
20.47 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

175 km/h 109 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

15 sec

0 - 60 mph

14.3 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 188 / 188.920

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2996 cm³ 182.83 cu. In.

Power

150 hp (at 5000 rpm)

Torque

230 Nm (at 3800 rpm) 169.64 lb. ft (at 3800 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

85 mm 3.35 in

Piston Stroke

88 mm 3.46 in

Compression ratio

7.8

Valvetrain

SOHC

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4730 mm 186.22 in

Width

1910 mm 75.2 in

Height

1510 mm 59.45 in

Wheelbase

2900 mm 114.17 in

Front track

1480 mm 58.27 in

Rear (Back) track

1525 mm 60.04 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Drum

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Trailing arm

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1740 kg 3836 lbs

Max. weight

2000 kg 4409.2 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

260 kg 573.2 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz W188 I Coupe 300 S (150 Hp) is made in 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955