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| What is the body type? | Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy? | 12.5 l/100 km |
| How fast is the car? | 180 km/h 0-100 km/h: 14 sec |
| How much power? | 175 Hp, 255 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | l 2996 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 6, Inline |
| How long is this vehicle? | 4700 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1916 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1780 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 2040 kg |
| How many gears? | 4 |
| What type is the gearbox? | manual transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | W188 |
| Generation | W188 |
| Modification (Engine) | 300 Sc (175 Hp) |
| Start of production | September, 1955 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg 22.6 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 14 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 14 sec |
| Maximum speed | 180 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 10.2 kg/Hp kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 175 Hp @ 5400 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 58.4 Hp/l |
| Torque | 255 Nm @ 4300 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement | 2996 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 85 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 88 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.55 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Direct injection |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1780 kg |
| Max. weight | 2040 kg |
| Max load | 260 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 85 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4700 mm |
| Width | 1916 mm |
| Height | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 4 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Trailing arm |
| Front brakes | Drum |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |