1952 300 S (150 Hp)

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

W188

Generation

Mercedes-Benz W188 I Roadster

Modification

300 S (150 Hp)

Body Type

Roadster

Start of production

1952, Sep

End of production

1955, June

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

1540 kg 3395.1 lbs

Length

4730 mm 186.22 in

Width

1910 mm 75.2 in

Doors

2

Seats

4

Wheel rims

15

Engine Model

M 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

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l 7.95 US qt
6.6 UK qt

Coolant

19.5 l 20.67 US qt
17.16 UK qt

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

Ride height

180 mm 7.09 in

Turning diameter

12.5 m 41.01 ft

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Drum

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Suspension

- Front

Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Coil spring

Wheel rims

15

Kerb weight

1540 kg 3395.1 lbs

Max. weight

2000 kg 4409.2 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

460 kg 1014.1 lbs