Mercedes-Benz W187 - car classics

Mercedes-Benz W187

Mercedes-Benz 220 were issued in the amount of 16006 pieces, among which 5015 the coupe and cabriolet, and the rest - sedans. The first car left the factory in 1951, and the last descended from the conveyor in 1954. Despite the already outdated by the time the design, Mercedes-Benz W187 was very popular, that is explained by the high quality of Assembly, as well as the well-known luxury in the cabin for a reasonable price. Especially valuable for the German company was a large order from the side of police, which made it possible to successfully go through this very difficult period and stabilize production.

It is noteworthy that concern, despite the long tradition of the issue luxury cars, after the war produced only four-cylinder cars. Mercedes-Benz 220 became the first В«shesticilindrovikomВ» with enough power to be of interest to the cream of society, but many of the other nodes, such as drum brakes, already became obsolete and demanded the immediate update. The already mentioned the engine was not the most impressive volume of 2 liters and capacity for 80 horses, which allowed to ramp up to 145 km/h. Of course, the pre-war Mercedes's had a more impressive performance, however, this was only the beginning, the beginning of a successful and very quick return the lost positions.

Other names of this model: Mercedes-Benz 220, Mercedes-Benz 220 "Limousine", Mercedes-Benz 220 "Cabriolet A", Mercedes-Benz 220 Coupeé