Mercedes Benz 300S (188 I/II) Technical Specifications

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  • Years of Manufacture: 1951 - 1958
  • Number Built: 760
  • Price at Introduction:
    • 300S Coupe, Convertible A, Roadster: DM 34,500
    • 300Sc Coupe, Convertible A, Roadster: DM 36,500
  • Date of Introduction:
    • September, 1951
  • Chassis/Body:
    • X Shaped Oval Tube Chassis
  • Exterior Dimensions:
    • Total Length: 185 inches (4700mm)
    • Total Width: 73.2 inches (1860mm)
    • Height at Kerb Weight: 59.4 inches (1510mm)
    • Wheelbase: 114.2 inches (2900mm)
    • Front Track: 58.2 inches (1480mm)
    • Rear Track: 60.0 inches (1525mm)
  • Kerb Weight:
    • 300S: 3880lb (1760kg)
    • 300Sc: 3924lb (1780kg)
  • Fuel Tank:
    • 22.0 gallons (85.0 liters)
  • Turning Circle:
    • 41-43.00ft (12.6-13.1 metres)
  • Instruments:
    • Speedometer
    • Petrol gauge
    • Temp warning lamp
    • Oil warning lamp
  • Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed) 300S:
    • 1st: 3.33:1 (later 3.68:1)
    • 2nd: 2.12:1 (later 2.25:1)
    • 3rd: 1.46:1 (later 1.42:1)
    • 4th: 1.00:1
  • Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed) 300Sc:
    • 1st: 3.55:1
    • 2nd: 2.30:1
    • 3rd: 1.53:1
    • 4th: 1.00:1
  • Clutch:
    • Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • 300S: 4.125:1
    • 300Sc: 4.44:1
  • Engine Speed at 100 km/h:
    • 3260 rpm
  • 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
    • 300S: 15.0 seconds (approx)
    • 300Sc: 14.0 seconds (approx)
  • Maximum Speed:
    • 300S: 176 km/h (109 mph)
    • 300Sc: 180 km/h (112 mph)
  • Engine 6 Cylinder M 188 300S:
    • Capacity: 2996cc 182.7ci
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with one valve per cylinder
    • Fuel System: 3 Downdraft Solex 40 PBJC carburetors
    • Bore and Stroke: 3.35 x 3.46 inches (85 x 88mm)
    • Power: 150 hp @ 5000 rpm
    • Torque: 23.5 mkg @ 3800rpm (170.0 ft/lb)
    • Compression Ratio: 7.8:1
  • Engine 6 Cylinder M 199 300Sc:
    • Capacity: 2996cc 182.7ci
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with one valve per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Bosch Injection
    • Bore and Stroke: 3.35 x 3.46 inches (85 x 88mm)
    • Power: 175 hp @ 5400 rpm
    • Torque: 26.0 mkg @ 4300rpm (188.0 ft/lb)
    • Compression Ratio: 8.55:1
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • 12 volt
    • Coil and alternator
  • Exhaust:
    • Single tail-pipe
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent type with coil springs
    • Rear: Swing pivot axle with coil springs
  • Steering:
    • Recirculating ball, ratio 21.4:1 (3.75 turns)
  • Brakes:
    • 300S: Drum, 1270 cm sq. 197.0 sq in.
    • 300Sc: Drum, 1470 cm sq. 228.0 sq in.
  • Wheels:
    • 15" Pressed steel disc wheels
  • Tyres:
    • 6.70 x 15 extra
300S Production Schedule
Vehicle
Year
Cars Manufactured
300S (188 I) Sedan
1951
2
1952
113
1953
353
1954
37
1955
55
Total:
560
300Sc (188 II) Sedan
1955
5
1956
140
1957
52
1958
3
Total:
200
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