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Mercedes-Benz W188 II Coupe

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Mercedes-Benz W188 W188 II Coupe

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1 versions · 1 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
300 Sc (175 KM) Selected Gasoline 175 KM 1955–1958

Selected engine version

300 Sc (175 KM)

Gasoline · 1955–1958

Engine power
175KM
Torque
255Nm
Engine displacement
2,996cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14s
Maximum speed
180km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
W188
Version
W188 II Coupe
Engine
300 Sc (175 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1955
End of production
1958
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
180 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
12.5 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M199/199.980
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2996 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
8.55
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
175 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
255 Nm @ 4300 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Curb weight
1780 kg
Gross weight
2040 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4700 mm
Width
1916 mm
Height
1510 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
Front track
1480 mm
Rear track
1525 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
ABS
no