Mercedes W 188 Series Manual Directory

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On this page we have provided a collection of owner operation, service and repair manuals for the Mercedes-Benz Series W188 Type 300S and 300Sc vehicles that are available for download. Additionally, with production models and statistics data..

Type 300S 300Sc (W188) 1951-1958 Production Models

The Mercedes-Benz W188 Series debuted in October 1951, when Daimler-Benz launched the 300S at the Paris Motor Show. These were the most expensive and exclusive two-door luxury hand-built sports automobiles of the time. They were produced between 1951-1954 with its successor 300Sc produced between 1955-1958.

The Mercedes-Benz 300S (W188) was introduced at the Paris Salon in October 1951. It was available as a 2-seat roadster, a 2+2 coupe, and a cabriolet with landau bars, (officially Cabriolet A).

The 300S was fitted with the M188 engine, a high-performance version of the M186 3.0 liter motor. After minor engine adjustments in 1952, the W188 went through a mid-life facelift in 1955 gaining the 300Sc status with several enhancements including a rear "low-pivot" independent suspension and a mechanical direct fuel injected M199.980 straight-6 engine, boosting output to 173hp at 5400 rpm. Only a pair of chrome strips on either side of the hood visually distinguished it from the 300S.

These vehicles shared many 300 SL "Gullwing" innovations and mechanical components including engine, suspension, and chassis.

The Mercedes 300S models offered a notable enhancement from its predecessor with a 30 percent increase in horsepower from 115 to 150, and a remarkable top speed of 110 mph.

Unique and classic new features included a wraparound windshield, graceful wing lines, and curved rear body lines with no-glare mirrors, reclining seats, windshield washers, vacuum-assisted brakes and backup lights. With three new sporty bodies on a 25-centimetre shorter chassis, the coupe, cabriolet, and roadster also featured lavish interiors with supple leather, glossy burled walnut trim, chrome-accented dash instruments with elegant switches and controls made like high end jewelry adding to their lavish elegance.

Production Statistics

Model	Chassis	Years	# Built	Engine
300S Cabriolet A	188.000	1951-1955	203	188.920
300S Coupe	188.011	1951-1955	216	188.920
300S Roadster	188.012	1952-1955	141	188.920
300Sc Cabriolet A	188.013	1956-1957	49	199.980
300Sc Coupe	188.014	1955-1958	98	199.980
300Sc Roadster	188.015	1956-1958	53	199.980

The Mercedes-Benz W188 Series Type 300S 300Sc automobiles were succeeded by the W112 Series 300 SE beginning in 1961 as the company was moving into a new era.

Models: 300S Coupe, Cabriolet A, Roadster - 300Sc Coupe, Cabriolet A, Roadster

188 Series Owner/Service Manual Listings

W188 Mercedes Benz vehicles were manufactured in the years 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958 Coupe, Cabriolet, Roadster.

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Service Repair Maintenance Manuals .pdf
Application: W188 - 300S, 300Sc
Technical, Engine, Carburetor, Fuel Injection, W187 Chassis Body Parts Reference, Electrical Diagrams, Maintenance Service Jobs

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Service Repair Maintenance Manuals
Application: W188 - 300S, 300Sc
Technical, Engine, Carburetor, Fuel Injection, W187 Chassis Body Parts Reference, Electrical Diagrams, Maintenance Service Jobs
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Mercedes Benz W188 300S Owners Manual
- Language: English
- Download: 12.2mb, .pdf
- Contents: 49 pages
- Model Year: 1951-1955
- Price: $9.95

Mercedes Benz W188 300SC Owners Manual
- Language: English
- Download: 8.48mb, .pdf
- Contents: 54 pages
- Model Year: 1955-1958
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Download: 300S 300Sc Technical Manual

Technical Data, Specifications, Torques
Mercedes W186 300, 300 b, 300 c
Mercedes W188 300 s, 300 sc
Download: 9.64mb, 15 pages, .pdf

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M188, M199, Petrol Engines

Download: M188 M199 Engine Service Manual

Mercedes M188 M199 Engine Repair Manual
Download: 36.2mb, 204 pages, .pdf
Variations: M186, M188, M199
Application: W186, W188

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Download: 300 S Carburetor Manual

Mercedes M188 Solex Type 40 PBIC Downdraft
Carburetor Service Manual
Application: W186 300, W188 300S
Download: 3.86mb, 19 pages, .pdf

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Download: 300 Sc Bosch Fuel Injection Manual

Mercedes 300Sc Bosch Fuel Injection
Technical Instructions Service Manual
Vehicle Application: W188 300Sc
Download: 8.78mb, 26 pages, .pdf

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W188 4-Speed Manual Shift Transmission

Manual Shift Synchromesh All-Gears
Applications: W186, W188, W189
Download: 4.29mb, 29 pages, .pdf

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Download: 187-188 Chassis Body Parts Manual

Note: Mercedes W188 Chassis Manual wasn't produced due to low vehicle production, Mercedes recommends the similar W187 Manual for the W188
Mercedes W187 220 - Exploded Parts Picture Catalog