Car Specs

1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Coupé

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Mercedes-Benz

Quick Facts

Production Total: 98

Chassis Code: W 188 II

Build Start: 1956

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1956
Model Variant: W 188 II
Chassis Code: W 188 II

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2900mm
Track/tread (rear): 1525mm
Width: 1916mm
Track/tread (front): 1480mm
Length: 4700mm
Height: 1510mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 85litres

Body Details

Body Type: 2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.11
Engine Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 85 × 88mm
Specific torque: 85.11Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 8.55:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: M 199 / 199.980
Capacity: 3 litre (2996cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.97
Specific output: 42.8 kW/litre58.2 ps/litre, 57.4 0.94bhp/litre
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 7

Performance

Acceleration 0-100km/h: 14s
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Maximum Torque: 255 Nmlb/ft
Maximum Speed: 180km/h
Maximum Power Output: 174 @ 5400 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Bo fuel inj.

Chassis & Geomtry

Turning Circle: 12.30 m
Rear suspension: SwAx.CS.TB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.62
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.750
Front Suspension: I.DW.CS.

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 260mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1069.6kPa
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr
Rear brake diameter: 260mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 15x5K
Tyres Rear: 6.70-15
Wheel Size Front: 15x5K
Tyres Front: 6.70-15

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient: 0.48

Other

RAC rating: 26.9
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 499.33cc
Number of doors: 2
Production Total: 98

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