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1953→1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 Coupé

1953→1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 Coupé

1953→1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 Coupé

In 1953, the Mercedes-Benz offered a coupe bodystyle on the 220 chassis that became the rarest of all the variants. Only 85 were made on the Cabriolet A chassis.

In Detail

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type Series Production Car
production years 1953 – 1955
built at Germany
production 85
engine Inline-6
position Front, Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
valvetrain Chain-Driven SOHC
fuel feed 2 Solex 30PAAJ Carburettors
displacement 2195 cc / 133.95 in³
bore 80 mm / 3.15 in
stroke 72.8 mm / 2.87 in
compression 6.5:1
power 58.9 kw / 79 bhp @ 4850 rpm
specific output 35.99 bhp per litre
torque 142.4 nm / 105 ft lbs @ 2500 rpm
body / frame Steel Body over Steel Frame
driven wheels RWD
front brakes Drums
rear brakes Drums
steering Worm & Sector
f suspension Double Wishbones
r suspension Swing Axle w/Coil Springs
dry weight 1350 kg / 2977 lbs
wheelbase 2845 mm / 112.0 in
front track 1315 mm / 51.8 in
rear track 1435 mm / 56.5 in
transmission 4-Speed Manual
top speed ~144.81 kph / 90 mph
fuel capacity 65 litres or 17.16 gal.