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1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 c LWB Automatic

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Mercedes-Benz

Quick Facts

Chassis Code: W 186 IV

Build Start: 1956

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1956
Model Variant: W 186 IV
Chassis Code: W 186 IV

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 3150mm
Track/tread (rear): 1525mm
Width: 1838mm
Track/tread (front): 1480mm
Length: 5155mm
Height: 1600mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 72litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Capacity: 3 litre (2996cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.97
Specific output: 30.6 kW/litre41.6 ps/litre, 41.1 0.67bhp/litre
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 7
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 4.67
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: M 186 II / 186.920
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 85 × 88mm
Specific torque: 73.77Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 7.4:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz

Performance

Maximum Power Output: 125 @ 4500 rpm
Maximum Speed: 155km/h
Maximum Torque: 221 Nmlb/ft
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 18s
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 Solex 32 PAIAT carburettors

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.750
Rear suspension: SwAx.CS.TB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.64
Front Suspension: I.DW.CS.ARB.

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 260mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 927kPa
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr-S
Rear brake diameter: 260mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 15x5½K
Tyres Rear: 7.60 S 15
Wheel Size Front: 15x5½K
Tyres Front: 7.60 S 15

Other

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

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