Mercedes Benz 170S (136) Technical Specifications

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  • Years of Manufacture: 1949 - 1955
  • Number Built: 49,367
  • Price at Introduction:
    • 170S Sedan: DM 10,100
    • 170S Convertible B: DM 12,850
    • 170S Convertible A: DM 15,800
  • Date of Introduction:
    • May, 1949
  • Chassis/Body:
    • X Shaped Oval Tube Chassis
  • Exterior Dimensions 170S / 170Sb:
    • Total Length: 175.4 inches (4455mm)
    • Total Width: 66.3 inches (1684mm)
    • Height at kerb weight: 63.4 inches (1610mm)
    • Wheelbase: 112.0 inches (2845mm)
    • Front Track: 51.57 inches (1315mm)
    • Rear Track 170S: 55.89 inches (1420mm)
    • Rear Track 170Sb: 56.49 inches (1435mm)
  • Exterior Dimensions 170S-V:
    • Total Length: 175.2 inches (4450mm)
    • Total Width: 66.3 inches (1685mm)
    • Height at kerb weight: 62.6 inches (1590mm)
    • Wheelbase: 112.0 inches (2845mm)
    • Front Track: 51.6 inches (1310mm)
    • Rear Track: 56.5 inches (1435mm)
  • Kerb Weight:
    • 170S and 170S-V: 2684lb (1220kg)
    • 170Sb: 2750lb (1250kg)
  • Fuel Tank:
    • 12.4 gallons (47.0 liters)
  • Turning Circle:
    • 39.37ft (12.0 metres)
  • Instruments:
    • Speedometer
    • Petrol gauge
    • Temp warning lamp
    • Oil warning lamp
  • Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed):
    • 1st: 4.025:1
    • 2nd: 2.280:1
    • 3rd: 1.420:1
    • 4th: 1.00:1
  • Clutch:
    • Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • 170S: 4.375:1
    • 170Sb: 4.44:1
    • 170S-V: 4.125:1
  • Engine Speed at 100 km/h:
    • 3300 rpm
  • 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
    • 39.0 seconds
  • Maximum Speed:
    • 170S and Sb: 122 km/h (76 mph)
    • 170S-V: 115 km/h (71 mph)
  • Engine 4 Cylinder M 136 170S/170Sb:
    • Capacity: 1767cc
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 4 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with one valve per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Solex updraft 32 PBJ carburetor
    • Bore and Stroke: 2.95 x 3.94 inches (75 x 100mm)
    • Power: 52 hp @ 4000rpm
    • Torque: 11.4 mkg @ 1800rpm (82.5 ft/lb)
    • Compression Ratio: 6.5:1
  • Engine 4 Cylinder M 136 170S-V:
    • Capacity: 1767cc
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 4 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with one valve per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Solex updraft 30 BFLVS carburetor
    • Bore and Stroke: 2.95 x 3.94 inches (75 x 100mm)
    • Power: 45 hp @ 2600rpm
    • Torque: 11.0 mkg @ 1800rpm (79.6 ft/lb)
    • Compression Ratio: 6.7:1
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • 12 volt
    • Coil and alternator
  • Exhaust:
    • Single tail-pipe
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent type with coil springs
    • Rear: Swing axle with coil springs
  • Steering:
    • 170S and 170Sb: Worm and ball, ratio 13.9:1
    • 170S-V: Worm and ball, ratio 14.1:1
  • Brakes:
    • Drum, 736 cm 114.0 sq in.
  • Wheels:
    • 15" Pressed steel disc wheels
  • Tyres:
    • 170S and 170Sb: 6.40 x 15
    • 170S-V: 5.50 x 16
170S Production Schedule
Vehicle
Year
Cars Manufactured
170S (136 IV) Sedan
1949
3,370
1950
14,735
1951
10,333
1952
326
Total:
28,764
170Sb (191) Sedan
1952
4,580
1953
3,514
Total:
8,094
170S (136 IV) Convertible
1949
39
1950
1,686
1951
708
Total:
2,433
170S-V (136 VIII)
1953
2,102
1954
880
1955
140
Total:
3,122
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