1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 S Cabriolet specifications

1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 S Cabriolet data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2700 mm 106.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1430 mm 56.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1470 mm 57.9 inches
Length 4700 mm 185 inches
Width 1790 mm 70.5 inches
Height 1530 mm 60.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 64 litres 14.1 [16.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine code M 180 III / 180.924
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.2 litre
2195 cc
(133.947 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80 × 72.8 mm
3.15 × 2.87 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.1
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
105 PS (104 bhp) (78 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
172 Nm (127 ft·lb) (17.5 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
35.3 kW/litre
48 ps/litre
47.4 bhp/litre
0.78 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
78.36 Nm/litre
0.95 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.7:1
Fuel system 2 So carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 984.7 kPa (142.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 365.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.70 m
Front suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.SwAx.CS.
Wheel size front 5K x 13
Wheel size rear 5K x 13
Tyres front 6.70-13 Sport
Tyres rear 6.70-13 Sport
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter 230 mm
Rear brake diameter 230 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID99451
Production total 2178
Model code
Model family W 180 II
RAC rating 23.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 S Cabriolet added 2002-08-28.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Mercedes-Benz S Class - W 180 II models

Mercedes-Benz 220 S Coupe -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2195 cm3/133.9cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1350 kg
Mercedes-Benz 220 S Cabriolet -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 2195 cm3/133.9cuin 99 PS 98 bhp 73 kW
Mercedes-Benz 220 S Coupe -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2195 cm3/133.9cuin 99 PS 98 bhp 73 kW 1350 kg
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