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Mercedes-Benz W187 Sedan 220 (80 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)
Sedan Overview:
Mercedes-Benz W187 (Sedan). With 142 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1325 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 140 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
As a vehicle from the early 1950s, the W187 Sedan predates modern crash safety standards and testing. Safety features were rudimentary, focusing on structural integrity and basic braking systems of the era.
220 (80 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 80 Hp M 180 I engine provided smooth and adequate performance for its time, allowing a top speed of 140 km/h and a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 21 seconds, which was competitive for a luxury sedan of the early 1950s.
Fuel Economy
With a combined fuel consumption of 10.9 l/100 km, the 220 (80 Hp) offered reasonable economy for a six-cylinder luxury car of its era, though it would be considered high by modern standards.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Elegant and timeless post-war design
- • Smooth and refined inline-six engine for its era
- • Comfortable ride quality for a 1950s vehicle
- • Significant historical and collector value
- • Robust build quality typical of Mercedes-Benz
Cons:
- • Performance and braking are significantly dated by modern standards
- • High fuel consumption compared to contemporary vehicles
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Maintenance and parts can be expensive and difficult to source
- • Not suitable for daily driving in modern traffic conditions
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | W187 |
| Generation: | Sedan |
| Modification (Engine): | 220 (80 Hp) |
| Start of production: | April, 1951 |
| End of production: | May, 1954 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 80 Hp @ 4600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 36.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 142 Nm @ 2500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 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: | 6.5:1 |
| 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: | 140 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 16.6 kg/Hp, 60.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.3 kg/Nm, 107.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 20 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1325 |
| Max. weight: | 1690 |
| Max load: | 365 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4510 mm mm |
| Width: | 1685 mm mm |
| Height: | 1610 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2845 mm mm |
| 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 |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Trailing arm |
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