Mercedes-Benz W187

Mercedes-Benz W187
220
Mercedes-Benz 220 "Cabriolet B" W187
Overview
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Production1951–1955
18,514 built[1]

Saloon: 16,154
Cabr. A: 1,278
Cabr. B: 997
Coupé: 85
Body and chassis
Classluxury car
Body style1951–54: 4 door saloon
1951–54: 2-door "cabriolet B"
1951–55: 2-door "cabriolet A"
1954–55: 2 door coupé
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Engine2,195 cc (2.2 L) M180 I6
Transmission4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,845 mm (112.0 in)
Length4,507 mm (177.4 in) - 4,538 mm (178.7 in)
Width1,685 mm (66.3 in)
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz W142
SuccessorMercedes-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.