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1956 300 Sc (175 Hp)

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

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

W188

Modification

300 Sc (175 Hp)

Body Type

Cabriolet

Start of production

1956, Jan

End of production

1957, July

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

175 hp (at 5400 rpm)

Torque

255 Nm (at 4300 rpm) 188.08 lb. ft (at 4300 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

180 km/h 112 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1780 kg 3924.2 lbs

Length

4700 mm 185.04 in

Width

1916 mm 75.43 in

Doors

2

Seats

5

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

180 km/h 112 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

14 sec

0 - 60 mph

13.3 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 199 / 199.980

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Direct injection

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2996 cm³ 182.83 cu. In.

Power

175 hp (at 5400 rpm)

Torque

255 Nm (at 4300 rpm) 188.08 lb. ft (at 4300 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

8.55

Valvetrain

SOHC

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4700 mm 185.04 in

Width

1916 mm 75.43 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

1780 kg 3924.2 lbs

Max. weight

2040 kg 4497.4 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

260 kg 573.2 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz W188 II Cabriolet A 300 Sc (175 Hp) is made in 1956 1957