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Generation 1

Mercedes-Benz W189 Open body

07.1958 - 02.1962 · Europe

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Generation 1

189.033

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Mercedes-Benz W189, Generation 1, Europe market. This overview covers 2 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (07.1958 - 02.1962). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 2 trim entries.

Seats
5
Engine codes
M189.980, M189.981
Engine displacement, cc
2996
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 3, Manual 4
Wheelbase, mm
3150
Ground clearance, mm
215
Fuel
Petrol

Specifications and technical details

2 versions

3.0 L, 180 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M189.981 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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3.0 MT Cabriolet 300d 07.1958 - 02.1962

3.0 L, 180 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M189.980 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

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3.0 AT Cabriolet 300d 07.1958 - 02.1962

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