Mercedes-Benz W 153

The Mercedes -Benz W 153 was built from 1938 230 parallel to the 230 / W 143 as Mercedes -Benz and officially presented at the Berlin Motor Show in 1939.

Mercedes- Benz Type 230 (1938-1943)

The car had indeed the same wheelbase as the built parallel type W 143 long wheelbase, but a radically redesigned chassis. Instead of the box-section pressed steel frame, he had a low - oval tube frame in an X shape. Initially, the six-cylinder engine with 2229 cc and 55 hp (40 kW ) was used. In 1939 there was a new engine with increased bore and 2289 cc with the same performance. The top speed is 116 km / h

In contrast to the W 143 there were no Pullman saloon and no suitcases or luggage rack, but a voluminous trunk lid to the four-door sedans and convertibles the A, B or D.

This model was built until 1943, and then adjusted to the war. The body shape was then taken up again at the 170 S model.

Mercedes -Benz type 230 SV ( 1938-1939 )

There was also a model with a short wheelbase, as a two-door sports sedan with a hatchback, and as a sports roadster. Technically, they correspond to the large type 230, but reached 125-130 km / h