1951 Mercedes-Benz 170D

1951 Mercedes-Benz 170D
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1951 Mercedes-Benz 170D Model Years

Mercedes-Benz introduced the 170 V (W136) in February 1936, and it served as the successor to the W15 Typ 170. It was the company's top-selling model between 1936 and 1939, and from 1946 through 1953. The 'V' represented Vorn or front referencing its front-engine configuration which differentiated it from the rear-engined Mercedes-Benz 170H (W28) - 'H' for 'Heck' or rear. Both the 170 V and 170 H were equipped with an inline four-cylinder engine displacing 1,697cc.

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Sedan
Chassis #: 130139/51
Engine #: 130139/51
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The tooling of the W136 survived Allied bombing during World War II, allowing the company to quickly resume production when peacetime resumed. The post-war 170 V took its styling cues from the pre-World War II era, with separate headlamps, one-piece windshield, and rear-hinged front doors. The 170 came in a variety of styles, including the 'S', 'V', 'Va', and 'D'. The 170S, a luxury version, was added in 1949 and brought with it a larger engine. The 170 V saw a resurgence in 1949, including a diesel variant dubbed the Mercedes-Benz 170 D, renowned for its exceptional fuel economy.

Mechancial Specification
The Mercedes 170 V rested on a 112-inch wheelbase platform with an overall length of 168.1 inches and a width of 62 inches. Most of the bodies built after World War II had a width of 64 inches.

Engine
The preceding Mercedes-Benz 170 (W15) was powered by a 1.7-liter six-cylinder engine. The 170 V (W136), introduced in 1936, had a 1.7-liter four-cylinder M136 engine with side-valves, and despite having two fewer cylinders, was more powerful that the six. Initially having a compression ratio of 6:1, the four-cylinder unti produced 38 horsepower at 3,400 RPM. The transmission was a four-speed synchromesh unit.

1951 Mercedes-Benz 170D photo
Open Tourer
Chassis #: 136.174.13127/51
Engine #: 636.930.8503410
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Body Styles
The Mercedes-Benz 170 V was offered in a variety of body styles, including a four-door 'Cabrio-Limousine', 2-door cabriolets in 2- and 4-door configurations, a 2-door pickup, and a 4-door van. The 2-door 2-seater cabriolet was the 'Cabriolet A' and the 4-seater version was the 'Cabriolet B.' The most popular body style of the 170 V was the two- or four-door 'limousine' (sedan/saloon).

Production
The pre-war production of W136 cars, which ceased in 1942, reached approximately 75,000 units. Post-war production (1947 to 1955) was approximately 83,190 units.


by Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2007

Related Reading : Mercedes-Benz 170 History

The Mercedes-Benz 170 Series was produced from 1949 until February 1955. It made its introduction at the 1949 IAA in Hannover, and much of its design and mechanical components were sourced from pre-War models. The first 170 engine was produced in February 1946, with the production of commercial vehicles starting later that year. In May of 1947, the 170V sedan entered into production and continued....
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