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1955 Mercedes-Benz W188 II Coupe 300 Sc (175 Hp)

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Mercedes-Benz W188 Coupe 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz W188 II Coupe?Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz W188 II Coupe 300 Sc (175 Hp)?12.5 l/100 km
18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l
How fast is the car, 1955 W188 II Coupe 300 Sc (175 Hp)?180 km/h | 111.85 mph
0-100 km/h: 14 sec
0-60 mph: 13.3 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz W188 Coupe 1955 300 Sc (175 Hp)?175 Hp, 255 Nm
188.08 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz W188 Coupe 1955 300 Sc (175 Hp)?3.0 l
2996 cm3
182.83 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc (175 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz W188 II Coupe Coupe 1955 300 Sc (175 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1955 Mercedes-Benz W188 Coupe?4700 mm
185.04 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1955 Mercedes-Benz W188 Coupe?1916 mm
75.43 in.
What is the curb weight, 1955 Mercedes-Benz W188 II Coupe 300 Sc (175 Hp)?1780 kg
3924.23 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1955 Mercedes-Benz W188 II Coupe 300 Sc (175 Hp)?2040 kg
4497.43 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1955 Mercedes-Benz W188 II Coupe 300 Sc (175 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz W188 II Coupe 300 Sc (175 Hp) 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model W188
Generation W188 II Coupe
Modification (Engine) 300 Sc (175 Hp)
Start of production September, 1955 year
End of production April, 1958 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 5
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h14 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph14 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 13.3 sec
Maximum speed 180 km/h 111.85 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10.2 kg/Hp, 98.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7 kg/Nm, 143.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 175 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre 58.4 Hp/l
Torque 255 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 188.08 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 199 / 199.980
Engine displacement 2996 cm3 182.83 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 85 mm 3.35 in.
Piston Stroke 88 mm 3.46 in.
Compression ratio 8.55:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Direct injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1780 kg 3924.23 lbs.
Max. weight 2040 kg 4497.43 lbs.
Max load 260 kg 573.2 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 85 l 22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal
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, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakesDrum
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls