Mercedes-Benz W187

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Mercedes-Benz W187 220
Manufacturer:	Mercedes-Benz
Class:	full-size sedan
Production:	1951–1955
Successor:	Mercedes-Benz W105 Mercedes-Benz W180 Mercedes-Benz W128

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 of 1955.

All 220s used a 2.2 L (2195 cc/133 in³) straight-6 engine producing 80 hp (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" and "B" versions, respectively.

Models:

• 1951–1953 220 sedan
• 1951–1955 220 cabriolet (A and B models)
• 1954–1955 220 coupe

[edit] Timeline

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

[edit] References

• Mercedes-Benz U.S Models. Hiwaay.net. Retrieved on December 1, 2005.
• 220 (W187). Phil Seed's Virtual Car Museum. Retrieved on December 1, 2005.

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Class	Type	1940s				1950s										1960s										1970s
		6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
4-cylinder	Sedan	W136/W191							W120/W121								W110								W115
	Roadster										W121
6-cylinder	Sedan						W187			W105/W180/W128							W111								W114								W123
	Coupé						W187					W180/W128
Large	Sedan						W186/W189								W111				W108/W109							W116
	Luxury							W188									W112
	Limousine						W186/W189										W112				W100 (600)
Sports	Roadster									W198										W113									R107