Mercedes-Benz W187

Mercedes-Benz W187
220

Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz
Production	1951–1955 18,514 built[1] Saloon: 16,154 Cabr. A: 1,278 Cabr. B: 997 Coupé: 85
Successor	Mercedes-Benz W105 Mercedes-Benz W180 Mercedes-Benz W128
Class	full-size
Body style	sedan coupe cabriolet

The W187 was Mercedes-Benz's line of six-cylinder luxury cars in the early-1950s. It was sold as a sedan, coupe, and cabriolet, all with the 220 model name. Introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1951, the 220 sedan was replaced by the W105/W180 line in 1953. The coupe and cabriolet lasted until August 1955.

All 220s used a 2.2 L (2195 cc/133 in³) straight-6 engine producing 80 hp DIN (86 SAE) (60 kW). The styling was similar to the 170 S except that the headlights were integrated into the fenders for a slightly more modern look. Two different cabriolet models were built, but they only sold 1,278 and 997 for the "A" (two-door) and "B" (four-door) versions, respectively.

The saloon went out of production in May, 1954; the Cabriolet models soldiered on for another 15 months, now equipped with the new W180 220a's engine. Also, a Cabriolet A-based Coupé became available at that time.

Models:

• 1951–1954 220 sedan
• 1951–1955 220 cabriolet (A and B models)
• 1954–1955 220 coupe

Technical data Mercedes-Benz 220 (W187) ^[2] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated)

Mercedes-Benz	220	220 Cabriolet/Coupé
Produced:	1951–1954	1951–1955
Engine:	6-cylinder-inline engine (four-stroke), front-mounted
Bore x Stroke:	80 mm x 72.8 mm
Displacement:	2195 cc
Max. Power @ rpm:	80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) @ 4850
Max. Torque @ rpm:	142 N·m (105 lb·ft) @ 2500
Compression Ratio:	6.5: 1
Fuel feed:	Two-barrel downdraft carburetter Solex 30PAAJ
Fuel tank capacity:	47 L (12.4 US gal; 10.3 imp gal), from late 1951 65 L (17.2 US gal; 14.3 imp gal)
Valvetrain:	SOHC, duplex chain
Cooling:	Water
Gearbox:	4-speed manual rear wheel drive, axle ratio 4.44:1
Electrical system:	6 volt
Front suspension:	Double wishbones, coil springs, stabilising bar
Rear suspension::	High-pivot swing axle, coil springs	High-pivot swing axle, coil springs
Brakes:	Drum brakes (Ø 240 mm)
Steering:	Worm-and-sector steering
Body structure:	Sheet steel on ovoid steel tube X-frame	Sheet steel with wood frame on ovoid steel tube X-frame
Dry weight:	1,350 kg (3,000 lb)	1,440 kg (3,200 lb)
Loaded weight:	1,690 kg (3,700 lb)	Cabriolet A 1,680 kg (3,700 lb) Cabriolet B 1,785 kg (3,940 lb)
Track front/ rear:	1,315 mm (51.8 in) 1,435 mm (56.5 in)
Wheelbase:	2,845 mm (112.0 in)
Length:	4,507 mm (177.4 in)	Cabriolet B: 4,507 mm (177.4 in) Cabriolet A: 4,538 mm (178.7 in)
Width:	1,685 mm (66.3 in)
Height:	1,610 mm (63 in)	Cabriolet B: 1,610 mm (63 in) Cabriolet A: 1,560 mm (61 in)
Tyre/Tire sizes:	6.40-15
Top speed:	140 km/h (87 mph)	140 km/h (87 mph) Cabriolet A: 145 km/h (90 mph)
Fuel Consumption (estimate):	14.0 litres per 100 kilometres (20.2 mpg-imp; 16.8 mpg-US)	14.5 litres per 100 kilometres (19.5 mpg-imp; 16.2 mpg-US)
Price (Germany): Saalon Saloon w/fabric sunroof Cabriolet A Cabriolet B Coupé Coupé w/steel sunroof:	DM 11,925 DM 12,525	DM 18,860 DM 15,160 DM 20,850 DM 22,000

Mercedes-Benz 220 S – Cabriolet A

Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A 1952

Mercedes-Benz 220 Coupé

Timeline

Chassis	Type	1951	1952	1953	1954	1955
W187	sedan	220
	coupe				220
	cabriolet	220

Notes

1. ^ Werner Oswald: Deutsche Autos 1945-1990, vol.5, Motorbuch Verlag, Stuttgart 2001, ISBN 3-613-02131-5, p. 16.
2. ^ Oswald, Werner (1. Auflage 2001). Deutsche Autos 1945-1990, Band 4. Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag. ISBN 3-613-02131-5. 

References

• "Mercedes-Benz U.S Models". Hiwaay.net. Archived from the original on November 25, 2005. http://web.archive.org/web/20051125151608/http://home.hiwaay.net/~gbf/mbmodels.html. Retrieved December 1, 2005. 
• "220 (W187)". Phil Seed's Virtual Car Museum. http://www.philseed.com/mb220-w187.html. Retrieved December 1, 2005. 

External links

• Mercedes Benz 170220 Club Website
• Mercedes Benz 170220 Club Forum