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1959→1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Coupé

1959→1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Coupé

1959→1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Coupé

In 1958, Mercedes-Benz updated their 220 S with the inclusion of mechanical fuel injection. Thus the new 220 SE benefited from increased power to 137 bhp.

Internally, the injection coupes were known by bodycode W128 with the engine code M127.983. From October 1958 to November 1960 the 830 coupes were produced alongside the cabriolet and sedan.

Unlike the sedan, the 220 cabriolet and sedan 220s were produced by the Sindelfingen factory.

In Detail

tags w128, 220se
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type Series Production Car
production years 1959 – 1960
built at Germany
production 830
price $ $ 7,200
engine Inline-6
position Front, Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
valvetrain Chain-Driven SOHC
fuel feed Mechanical Fuel Injection
displacement 2195 cc / 133.95 in³
bore 80 mm / 3.15 in
stroke 72.8 mm / 2.87 in
power 99.9 kw / 134 bhp
specific output 61.05 bhp per litre
body / frame Unitary Steel Monocoque
driven wheels RWD
steering Recirculating Ball
f suspension Double Wishbones
r suspension Swing Axle w/Radius Arms
dry weight 1453 kg / 3100 lbs
wheelbase 2700 mm / 106.3 in
front track 1430 mm / 56.3 in
rear track 1470 mm / 57.9 in
length 4760 mm / 187.4 in
width 1765 mm / 69.5 in
height 1530 mm / 60.2 in
transmission 4-Speed Manual
top speed ~160 kph / 99.36 mph
fuel capacity 64 litres or 16.90 gal.