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1953\u21921955 Mercedes-Benz 220 Coup\u00e9<\/h1>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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type<\/td>\nSeries Production Car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
production years<\/td>\n1953 – 1955<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
built at<\/td>\nGermany<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
production<\/td>\n85<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
engine<\/td>\nInline-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
position<\/td>\nFront, Longitudinal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
aspiration<\/td>\nNatural<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
valvetrain<\/td>\nChain-Driven SOHC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fuel feed<\/td>\n2 Solex 30PAAJ Carburettors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
displacement<\/td>\n2195 cc \/ 133.95 in\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bore<\/td>\n80 mm \/ 3.15 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
stroke<\/td>\n72.8 mm \/ 2.87 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
compression<\/td>\n6.5:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
power<\/td>\n58.9 kw \/ 79 bhp @ 4850 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
specific output<\/td>\n35.99 bhp per litre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
torque<\/td>\n142.4 nm \/ 105 ft lbs @ 2500 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
body \/ frame<\/td>\nSteel Body over Steel Frame<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
driven wheels<\/td>\nRWD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front brakes<\/td>\nDrums<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear brakes<\/td>\nDrums<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
steering<\/td>\nWorm & Sector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f suspension<\/td>\nDouble Wishbones<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
r suspension<\/td>\nSwing Axle w\/Coil Springs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
dry weight<\/td>\n1350 kg \/ 2977 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
wheelbase<\/td>\n2845 mm \/ 112.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front track<\/td>\n1315 mm \/ 51.8 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear track<\/td>\n1435 mm \/ 56.5 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
transmission<\/td>\n4-Speed Manual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
top speed<\/td>\n~144.81 kph \/ 90 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fuel capacity<\/td>\n65 litres or 17.16 gal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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