| Mercedes-Benz W187 220 | |
|---|---|
 Mercedes-Benz 220 "Cabriolet B" W187 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Production | 1951–1955 18,514 built[1] Saloon: 16,154 Cabr. A: 1,278 Cabr. B: 997 Coupé: 85 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | luxury car |
| Body style | 1951–54: 4 door saloon 1951–54: 2-door "cabriolet B" 1951–55: 2-door "cabriolet A" 1954–55: 2 door coupé |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,195 cc (2.2 L) M180 I6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,845 mm (112.0 in) |
| Length | 4,507 mm (177.4 in) - 4,538 mm (178.7 in) |
| Width | 1,685 mm (66.3 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz W142 |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz W105 Mercedes-Benz W180 |
The Mercedes-Benz W187 is a luxury car produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1951 to 1955. Introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in April 1951, the W187 was powered by a single overhead camshaft inline six-cylinder M180 engine and available as a saloon, coupé, and cabriolet, all designated with the 220 model name.[1]
Despite its pre-World War II reputation as a manufacturer of luxury cars, in the immediate post-war years Mercedes-Benz produced only four-cylinder-engined passenger cars. The W187 Mercedes-Benz 220 and flagship W186 Mercedes-Benz 300 Adenauer introduced together in 1951 were the first Mercedes to once again feature six-cylinder engines.
- ^ a b Deutsche Autos, Band 4, 2001, p. 16.