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Number Built: 760
- Price at Introduction:
- 300S Coupe, Convertible A, Roadster: DM 34,500
- 300Sc Coupe, Convertible A, Roadster: DM 36,500
- Date of Introduction:
- Chassis/Body:
- X Shaped Oval Tube Chassis
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Total Length: 185 inches (4700mm)
- Total Width: 73.2 inches (1860mm)
- Height at Kerb Weight: 59.4 inches
(1510mm)
- Wheelbase: 114.2 inches (2900mm)
- Front Track: 58.2 inches (1480mm)
- Rear Track: 60.0 inches (1525mm)
- Kerb Weight:
- 300S: 3880lb (1760kg)
- 300Sc: 3924lb (1780kg)
- Fuel Tank:
- 22.0 gallons (85.0 litres)
- Turning Circle:
- 41-43.00ft (12.6-13.1 metres)
- Instruments:
- Speedometer
- Petrol gauge
- Temp warning lamp
- Oil warning lamp
- Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed) 300S:
- 1st: 3.33:1 (later 3.68:1)
- 2nd: 2.12:1 (later 2.25:1)
- 3rd: 1.46:1 (later 1.42:1)
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed) 300Sc:
- 1st: 3.55:1
- 2nd: 2.30:1
- 3rd: 1.53:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Clutch:
- Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
- Rear Axle Ratio:
- 300S: 4.125:1
- 300Sc: 4.44:1
- Engine Speed at 100 km/h:
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- 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
- 300S: 15.0 seconds (approx)
- 300Sc: 14.0 seconds (approx)
- Maximum Speed:
- 300S: 176 km/h (109 mph)
- 300Sc: 180 km/h (112 mph)
- Engine 6 Cylinder M 188 300S:
- Capacity: 2996cc 182.7ci
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
6 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with one valve per cylinder
- Fuel System: 3 Downdraft Solex 40 PBJC carburettors
- Bore and Stroke: 3.35 x 3.46 inches
(85 x 88mm)
- Power: 150 hp @ 5000 rpm
- Torque: 23.5 mkg @ 3800rpm (170.0 ft/lb)
- Compression Ratio: 7.8:1
- Engine 6 Cylinder M 199 300Sc:
- Capacity: 2996cc 182.7ci
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
6 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with one valve per cylinder
- Fuel System: Bosch Injection
- Bore and Stroke: 3.35 x 3.46 inches
(85 x 88mm)
- Power: 175 hp @ 5400 rpm
- Torque: 26.0 mkg @ 4300rpm (188.0 ft/lb)
- Compression Ratio: 8.55:1
- Ignition and Electrical:
- 12 volt
- Coil and alternator
- Exhaust:
- Suspension:
- Front: Independent
type with coil springs
- Rear: Swing pivot axle with coil springs
- Steering:
- Recirculating ball, ratio 21.4:1 (3.75 turns)
- Brakes:
- 300S: Drum, 1270 cm sq. 197.0 sq in.
- 300Sc: Drum, 1470 cm sq. 228.0 sq in.
- Wheels:
- 15" Pressed steel disc wheels
- Tyres:
300S Production Schedule |
Vehicle |
Year |
Cars Manufactured |
300S (188 I) Sedan |
1951 |
2 |
1952 |
113 |
1953 |
353 |
1954 |
37 |
1955 |
55 |
Total: |
560 |
300Sc (188 II) Sedan |
1955 |
5 |
1956 |
140 |
1957 |
52 |
1958 |
3 |
Total: |
200 |
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