Mercedes-Benz 380 (1933)

The Mercedez-Benz 380 is a model designation of an automobile designed and built by German manufacturer Mercedez-Benz in 1933.

In 1933, the Mercedes-Benz 380 sports tourer was one of the most advanced cars on the market. The W22 series had a synchronised four-speed gearbox and a straight-eight, 3.8-litre engine, supercharged to give 140 hp (104 kW) and a top speed between 135 and 145 km/h (84 and 90 mph). It was also the first Mercedes-Benz with a swing-axle and independent wheel suspension.[1] The headlights were manufactured by Carl Zeiss and sit each side of the radiator grille, set behind the chrome Rudge Whitworth wire wheels.

After only two years, production of the 380 ceased, with between 154 and 157 examples built.[2] Just seven were lightweight, open, two-seat sporting roadsters bodied by Mercedes-Benz’s Sindelfingen coachworks.

Models

References

  1. ^ "Mercedes-Benz 380 K, 500 K & 540 K". Seriouswheels.com. http://www.seriouswheels.com/cars/top-Mercedes-Benz-380-500-540-K.htm. Retrieved 2011-09-18. 
  2. ^ "Gunter Sachs Mercedes-Benz 380 Roadster On Sale". Driving Dutchman. 2011-03-31. http://driving-dutchman.com/gunter-sachs-mercedes-benz-380-roadster-on-sale. Retrieved 2011-09-18. 
Class 1920s 1930s 1940s
6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4
Small car W23 W28
Small family car W15 W136
Family car 10/35 W02 W21 W143
W11 W153
W138
Large family car 16/50 W03 W10 W18 W142
Large car 400 W08
Luxury car 630 W07 W150
W22 W29 / W24
Sports car W06