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1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 d Automatic

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Mercedes-Benz

Quick Facts

Chassis Code: W 189

Build Start: 1957

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1957
Model Variant: W 189
Chassis Code: W 189

Dimensions

Track/tread (rear): 1525mm
Width: 1860mm
Ground clearance: 216mm
Kerb weight: 2000kg
Wheelbase: 3150mm
Track/tread (front): 1480mm
Length: 5190mm
Height: 1620mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 72litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Final Drive Ratio: 4.67
Engine Code: M 189 I
Capacity: 3 litre (2996cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.97
Specific output(Net): 39.3 kW/litre53.5 ps/litre, 52.7 bhp/litre0.86 bhp/cu in
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 7
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 85 × 88mm
Specific torque(Net): 79.11 Nm/litre, 0.96 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 8.55:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front

Performance

maximum power output(Net): 160 PS (158 bhp) (118 kW)at 5300 rpm
Maximum Speed: 165km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 16.97kg/kW
maximum torque(Net): 237 Nm (175 ft·lb) (24.2 kgm)at 4200 rpm
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 18s
Power-to-weight ratio: 80.1 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Bosch mechanical fuel injection

Chassis & Geomtry

Rear suspension: I.CS.
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.750
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.65
Front Suspension: I.CS.

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 260mm
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr-S
Rear brake diameter: 260mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 994.1kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 15x5.50K
Tyres Rear: 7.60 S 15
Wheel Size Front: 15x5.50K
Tyres Front: 7.60 S 15

Other

Unitary Capacity: 499.33cc
RAC rating: 26.9
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Number of doors: 4

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