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MERCEDES BENZ Typ 230 N Cabriolet C (W143) 1937 Photos, engines & full specs

Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 1937

MERCEDES BENZ Typ 230 N Cabriolet C (W143) 1937 3 Photos
MERCEDES BENZ Typ 230 N Cabriolet C (W143) (1937)MERCEDES BENZ Typ 230 N Cabriolet C (W143) (1937)MERCEDES BENZ Typ 230 N Cabriolet C (W143) (1937)

Mercedes-Benz introduced a facelift for the Typ 230 at the International Motor and Motorcycle Show in Berlin and built the car in two wheelbase options: N and L.

While the N stood for Normal wheelbase, the L stood for the long-wheelbase version. Although those times, official records didn't refer to them as N or L. That differentiation came later. While the more extended version enjoyed a successful presence on the market, the N was barely sold in 1000 units and forced the carmaker to withdraw it from the price lists silently. Yet, the Cabriolet C was a good offer for those times since it was an open-top premium vehicle with four seats inside.

Along with the facelifted version, the 230 N Cabriolet C received a tilted radiator grille at the front and new headlamps enclosed inside more spherical housings, directly attached to the front fenders on cast legs. The carmaker installed the spare wheels on both sides of the engine compartment, leaving the car's back only for the trunk. On the sides, the rear-hinged doors eased the ingress and egress, especially for the rear-seat passengers. The removable rag-top stood behind the rear bench when folded.

The cabin was fit for four adults, although it offered limited legroom for the rear ones. Still, it was adequate for short, urban trips or longer journeys with children in the back.

Under the hood, the German carmaker installed an inline-six engine with a 2.3-liter displacement, hence the car's name, that provided 55 hp. Mercedes paired it to a four-speed manual gearbox. Mercedes-Benz installed an independent suspension with leaf springs in all corners.

MERCEDES BENZ Typ 230 N Cabriolet C (W143) 1937
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MERCEDES BENZ Typ 230 N Cabriolet C (W143)
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ENGINE SPECS - 230
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2229 cm3
Power:40 KW @ 3600 RPM
55 HP @ 3600 RPM
54 BHP @ 3600 RPM
Torque:100 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
136 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:72 mph (116 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:Manual, 4 Speed
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Drums
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:5.50-17
DIMENSIONS
Length:173.2 in (4399 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Front/rear Track:53.9/54.7 in (1,369/1,389 mm)
Wheelbase:106.3 in (2700 mm)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3130 lbs (1420 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3968 lbs (1800 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:333 g/km
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