1951 - Mercedes-Benz - 300 S Coupe

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 300 S Coupe 1951
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model 300 S Coupe
Production Year 1951
Country
Designer
Production Number 216
Model Code W 188 I
Model Family W188
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2900 mm     (114,2 in)
Front Track 1480 mm     (58,3 in)
Rear Track 1525 mm     (60 in)
Length 4730 mm     (186,2 in)
Width 1910 mm     (75,2 in)
Height 1510 mm     (59,4 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,63
Weight
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 85 litre   (18,7 Imp gal ,  22,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2996 cc     (182,83 cu in)
Bore 85 mm     (3,35 in)
Stroke 88 mm     (3,46 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,97
Unitary Capacity 499,33 cc/cylinder    (30,47 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 7
Compression Ratio 7,8 : 1
Fuel System Type 3 So 40 PBJC carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 148 HP     (110,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 230 N.m     (169,7 lb.ft ,  23,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 210,8 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 49,4 HP/litre    (36,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 15 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 175 km/h   (108,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,13 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,75
Turning Circle Diameter 12,3 m    (40,4 ft)
Suspension (front) I.DW.CS.
Suspension (rear) SwAx.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 260 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 260 mm
Wheels (front) 5K x 15
Wheels (rear) 5K x 15
Tyres (front) 6.70-15
Tyres (rear) 6.70-15