Mercedes-Benz W188

Mercedes-Benz 300 S/300 Sc
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S roadster
Overview
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Production1951−1958
W188 Coupé: 314
W188 Cabriolet/Roadster.: 446[1]
Body and chassis
ClassTwo-door luxury car
Body style2 door coupé
2-door cabriolet
2-door roadster
LayoutFR layout
PlatformMercedes-Benz W188
RelatedMercedes-Benz 300
Mercedes-Benz 300d
Mercedes-Benz 300SL
Powertrain
Engine2996 cc M188 I6
Transmission4-speed manual
Dimensions
WheelbaseW188: 2,900 mm (110 in)
LengthW188: 4,700 mm (190 in)
WidthW188: 1,916 mm (75.4 in)
HeightW188: 1,510 mm (59 in)
Curb weightW188: 1,670 kg (3,680 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz 770
SuccessorMercedes-Benz W112

The Mercedes-Benz W188 was a two-door luxury sports tourer produced by Mercedes-Benz between 1951 and 1958. The company's most expensive and exclusive automobiles, the elegant, hand-built 300 S (1951-1954) and its successor 300 Sc (1955-1958) were the pinnacle of the Mercedes line of their era.

The pair's conservative styling belied their technological advances,[2] sharing numerous design innovations and mechanical components with the iconic Mercedes-Benz 300 SL "Gullwing", including engine, suspension, and chassis.

From July 1952 to August 1955, a total of 216 Coupés, 203 Cabriolet As, and 141 Roadsters were produced.[1][3]

  1. ^ a b Deutsche Autos, Band 4, 2001.
  2. ^ "Mercedes Benz 300 | Buy & Sell | Beverly Hills Car Club". 2017-09-01. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
  3. ^ "Luxury Car Transportation".