300 d
  • Design name
    W 189
  • Type
    189.010 (with sliding roof: 189.011)
  • Production period
    08.1957 / 11.1957 - 03.1962
  • Note on production period
    production start-up pre-production series / standard production - end of production
  • Combustion principle
    four-stroke petrol (with timed manifold injection)
  • Configuration
    front, longitudinal; vertical
  • Engine type
    M 189 I / 189.981, with automatic transmission: 189.980
  • Number of cylinders / arrangement
    6 / in-line
  • Bore x Stroke
    85 x 88 mm
  • Total displacement
    2996 cc (tax classification: 2975 cc)
  • Compression ratio
    8,55
  • Rated output
    160 hp at 5300 rpm
  • Rated torque
    24.2 mkg at 4200 rpm
  • Number of valves / arrangement
    1 intake, 1 exhaust / overhead
  • Valve operation
    1 overhead camshaft
  • Camshaft drive
    double roller chain
  • Fuel system
    manifold-injection, mechanically controlled;~Bosch 6-plunger injection pump
  • Fuel tank: position / capacity
    in the rear / 72 l; from 07.1958: 78 l
  • Frame design
    cruciform oval-tube frame with centre reinforcement / steel unit body
  • Front-wheel suspension
    double wishbone
  • Rear-wheel suspension
    single-joint swing axle
  • Front springs
    coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
  • Rear springs
    double coil springs, electrically engageable torsion-bar suspension
  • Shock absorber front/rear
    telescopic shock absorbers
  • Steering
    recirculating-ball steering
  • Brake system (foot brake)
    hydraulic, with vacuum booster, acting on front- and rear wheels; four-wheel drum brakes
  • Parking brake (hand brake)
    mechanical, acting on rear wheels
  • Wheels
    sheet-steel disc wheels
  • Wheel rims
    drop center rim 5 1/2 K x 15
  • Tires
    7.60 S 15 (6 PR)
  • Driven wheels
    rear wheels
  • Drivetrain
    divided cardan shaft
  • Gearing
    3-speed automatic transmission
  • Availibility
    as standard
  • Shifting
    steering-column selector
  • Clutch
    hydraulic torque converter in automatic transmission
  • Transmission type
    planetary gear system
  • Gear ratios
    I: 2.303; II: 1.435; III: 1.0; R: 2.01
  • Final drive ratio
    4.67 (for USA: 5.125)
  • Maximum speed
    165 km/h; with rear axle ratio 5.125: 160 km/h
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h
    18 s
  • Fuel consumption
    15.8 l
  • by Guideline
    DIN 70030: consumption, determined at 3/4 of top-speed (not more than 110 km/h), plus 10 %
  • Gearing
    4-speed manual transmission
  • Availibility
    optional
  • Shifting
    steering-column shift lever
  • Clutch
    dry single-disc clutch
  • Transmission type
    change-speed gear
  • Gear ratios
    I. 3.44; II. 2.30; III. 1.53; IV. 1.0; R. 3.08
  • Final drive ratio
    4.67
  • Maximum speed
    170 km/h
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h
    17 s
  • Fuel consumption
    15.8 l
  • by Guideline
    DIN 70030: consumption, determined at 3/4 of top-speed (not more than 110 km/h), plus 10 %
  • Wheelbase
    3150 mm
  • Front / rear track
    1480 / 1525 mm
  • Length
    5190 mm
  • Width
    1860 mm
  • Height
    1620 mm
  • Chassis weigth
    1220 kg; with automatic transmission 1270 kg
  • Kerb weight
    1950 kg, with automatic transmission 2000 kg
  • by Guideline
    DIN 70020 (ready to drive, including fuel, spare wheel and tool kit)
  • Gross weight
    2450 kg
  • Units produced
    3073 saloons, 1 chassis
  • Prices
    09.1957: DM 28,500.00 (with automatic transmission)
    or DM 27,000.00 (with manual transmission)
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