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Mercedes-Benz W187 Cabriolet A 220 (85 Hp)
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Mercedes-Benz W187:
The Mercedes-Benz W187 is a luxury car produced by Mercedes-Benz as a saloon, coupé, and cabriolet from 1951 to 1955. Designated the 220, it was powered by a single overhead camshaft inline six-cylinder M180 engine. A
Initially a four-door sedan and two-door cabriolet were offered, with the sedan continuing through 1954 and the cabriolet through 1955. They were joined in 1954 by a two-door coupe, produced through 1955.
The W187 was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in April 1951.
Despite its pre-World War II reputation as a manufacturer of luxury cars, in the depressed immediate post-war years Mercedes-Benz had produced only four-cylinder-engined passenger cars. The W187 Mercedes-Benz 220 and flagship W186 Mercedes-Benz 300 Adenauer introduced together were the first Mercedes to once again feature six-cylinder engines....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Cabriolet A Overview:
Mercedes-Benz W187 (Cabriolet A). With 157 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1460 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 21 s). The top speed reaches 150 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
220 (85 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offering a respectable 85 Hp for its time, this engine provides adequate power for comfortable touring and cruising, though acceleration is leisurely by modern standards.
Fuel Economy
With a combined fuel consumption of 10.9 l/100 km, its economy was typical for a luxury inline-6 of the 1950s, but would be considered high today.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Timeless classic design and elegance
- • Smooth and refined inline-6 engine for its era
- • High build quality and craftsmanship
- • Excellent for comfortable touring and cruising
- • Strong collector's item and investment potential
Cons:
- • Lacks modern safety features and crash protection
- • Performance is modest by contemporary standards
- • High fuel consumption compared to modern vehicles
- • Maintenance and parts can be costly and specialized
- • Drum brakes offer limited stopping power
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Cabriolet A: April, 1951 - April, 1954).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | W187 |
| Generation: | Cabriolet A |
| Modification (Engine): | 220 (85 Hp) |
| Start of production: | April, 1954 |
| End of production: | August, 1955 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 85 Hp @ 4800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 38.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 157 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | M 180 I / 180.920 [Same engine] More details about the engine M 180 I / 180.920 |
| Engine displacement: | 2195 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 72.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 7.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.9 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 21 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 21 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 150 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 17.2 kg/Hp, 58.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.3 kg/Nm, 107.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 20 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1460 |
| Max. weight: | 1720 |
| Max load: | 260 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4540 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1685 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1560 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2845 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1315 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1435 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Trailing arm |
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