(1951 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1951 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 300 S Roadster | Issued until | |
| Serie | 300 | Number made | 141 |
| Model family | W 188 | Body construction | |
| Model code | W 188 I | Body designation | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4730 mm / 186.2 in / 186.2 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1910 mm / 75.2 in / 75.2 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.63 |
| Height | 1510 mm / 59.4 in / 59.4 in | Total (curb) weight | |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm / 114.2 in / 114.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1480 mm / 58.3 in / 58.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1525 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Fuel capacity | 85 l / 18.7 UK gal / 22.5 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | M 188 / 188.920 | Total number of cylinders | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 88.0 mm / 3.46 in / 3.46 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.97 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 2996 cm3 / 182.8 cu in / 182.8 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 499.33 cm3/cylinder / 30.471 cu in/cylinder / 30.471 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 7.8 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 110.4 kW / 150.1 hp / 150.1 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 230.0 Nm / 169.6 lbft / 169.6 lbft at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 108.9 kW / 148.1 bhp / 148.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 49.4 kW/l / 1.101 bhp/cu in / 1.101 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 76.77 Nm/l / 0.672 lbft/cu in / 0.672 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.13 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 175 km/h / 109 mph / 109 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 15.00 s / 15.00 s / 15.00 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.75 | Turning circle | 12.30 m / 40.35 ft / 40.35 ft |
| Suspension front | I.DW.CS. | Suspension rear | SwAx.CS. |
| Wheels front | 5K x 15 | Wheels rear | 5K x 15 |
| Tyres front | 6.70-15 | Tyres rear | 6.70-15 |
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | 260 mm / 10.2 in / 10.2 in | Brake diameter rear | 260 mm / 10.2 in / 10.2 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster
