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Mercedes-Benz W187 Cabriolet A

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2 versions · 2 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
220 (80 KM) Selected Gasoline 80 KM 1951–1954
220 (85 KM) Selected Gasoline 85 KM 1954–1955

Selected engine version

220 (80 KM)

Gasoline · 1951–1954

Engine power
80 KM
Torque
142 Nm
Engine displacement
2,195 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
21 s
Maximum speed
145 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
W187
Version
W187 Cabriolet A
Engine
220 (80 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1951
End of production
1954
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
145 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
21 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M180I/180.920
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2195 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
72.8 mm
Compression ratio
6.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
80 KM @ 4600 obr./min
Torque
142 Nm @ 2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
42 l
Curb weight
1420 kg
Gross weight
1680 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4540 mm
Width
1685 mm
Height
1560 mm
Wheelbase
2845 mm
Front track
1315 mm
Rear track
1435 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 gearbox
ABS
no

Selected engine version

220 (85 KM)

Gasoline · 1954–1955

Engine power
85 KM
Torque
157 Nm
Engine displacement
2,195 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
21 s
Maximum speed
150 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
W187
Version
W187 Cabriolet A
Engine
220 (85 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1954
End of production
1955
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
150 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
21 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M180I/180.920
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2195 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
72.8 mm
Compression ratio
7.6
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
85 KM @ 4800 obr./min
Torque
157 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Curb weight
1460 kg
Gross weight
1720 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4540 mm
Width
1685 mm
Height
1560 mm
Wheelbase
2845 mm
Front track
1315 mm
Rear track
1435 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 gearbox
ABS
no