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Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942

MERCEDES BENZ Typ 320 Cabriolet B (W142) 1937-1942 4 Photos
MERCEDES BENZ Typ 320 Cabriolet B (W142) (1937-1942)MERCEDES BENZ Typ 320 Cabriolet B (W142) (1937-1942)MERCEDES BENZ Typ 320 Cabriolet B (W142) (1937-1942)MERCEDES BENZ Typ 320 Cabriolet B (W142) (1937-1942)

In 1937, the aging Mercedes-Benz 290 was replaced by the newer 320. At last, the customers could have more power for the luxury German brand and a wider choice of bodyworks.

Like its predecessor, the 320 was offered with two wheelbases and it was available in more shapes. For those who wanted to go for a custom coach-builders, Mercedes-Benz offered the car as a chassis. The Cabriolet B was one of the best convertible versions built in-house by the German car-maker.

With a long wheelbase of 3.3 m (130”), the Cabriolet B featured a long hood with side-mounted spare wheels and long arched fenders. The headlights were mounted between the fenders and the engine compartment, not requiring a bar anymore as it was for the 290 model. In the back, there was a locking trunk.

Inside, the car featured two seats in the front and a bench in the rear The instrument panel featured a coolant temperature gauge. All three dials were installed in the middle of the dashboard. A big, four-spoke, steering wheel increased the luxurious look of the car.

Before 1938, the engine was an inline-six with a 3.2-liter displacement. Due to the expected shortage of fuel quality, in 1938 the engine was increased up to 3.4-liter, but without decreasing the power. The gearbox was a 4-speed manual and a separate lever for a high-gear, needed for the highway cruising, with a 1: 0.73 ratio.

MERCEDES BENZ Typ 320 Cabriolet B (W142) 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942
  1 gasoline engine
  • 320

MERCEDES BENZ Typ 320 Cabriolet B (W142)
320

ENGINE SPECS - 320
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:3208 cm3
Power:57 KW @ 4000 RPM
78 HP @ 4000 RPM
76 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:161 lb-ft @ 1700 RPM
218 Nm @ 1700 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:78 mph (126 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:Manual, 4 Speed
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Drums
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:6.50-17
DIMENSIONS
Length:206.7 in (5250 mm)
Width:69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height:70.5 in (1791 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.1/58.1 in (1,476/1,476 mm)
Wheelbase:129.9 in (3299 mm)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:13.7 mpg US (17.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:408 g/km
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