1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 S Coupé specifications

1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 S Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
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 1350 kg 2976 lb
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
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 105 PS (104 bhp) (78 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque 172 Nm (127 ft·lb) (17.5 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output 35.3 kW/litre
48 ps/litre
47.4 bhp/litre
0.78 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 78.36 Nm/litre
0.95 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.7:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
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 Higher is better
78.11 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
57.45 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
77.04 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.41 kg/kW
29.08 lb/bhp
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 4.000
Turning circle 10.70 m
Front suspension I.DW.CS.
Rear suspension SwAx.CS.TB.
Wheel size front 5K x 13
Wheel size rear 5K x 13
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
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 ID85008
Production total 1251
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 Coupé added 2001-07-26.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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