1952 Mercedes-Benz W188 I Roadster 300 S (150 Hp) | Specifications
| Compression ratio | 7.8 |
| Coolant | 19.5 l |
| Cylinder Bore | 85 mm |
| Engine Model/Code | M 188.920 |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Engine displacement | 2996 cm3 |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine oil capacity | 7.5 l |
| Fuel injection system | Carburettor |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Piston Stroke | 88 mm |
| Power | 150 Hp @ 5000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 50.1 Hp/l |
| Torque | 230 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Front brakes | Drum |
| Front suspension | Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 4 gears, manual transmission |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
Performance specs
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 15 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 14.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 15 sec |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed | 175 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 10.3 kg/Hp, 97.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 6.7 kg/Nm, 149.4 Nm/tonne |
General information
| Body type | Roadster |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Doors | 2 |
| End of production | June, 1955 year |
| Generation | W188 I Roadster |
| Model | W188 |
| Modification (Engine) | 300 S (150 Hp) |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Seats | 4 |
| Start of production | September, 1952 year |
Dimensions
| Front track | 1480 mm |
| Height | 1510 mm |
| Length | 4730 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 12.5 m |
| Rear (Back) track | 1525 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance) | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm |
| Width | 1910 mm |
Space, Volume and weights
| Fuel tank capacity | 85 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1540 kg |
| Max load | 460 kg |
| Max. weight | 2000 kg |
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