Mercedes W186 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1951–1957) — First Generation
The first-generation Mercedes W186 is a large luxury car offered as a Cabrio, Coupe, Roadster and Sedan. This generation is the one behind those classic Mercedes body styles.
The Mercedes W186 engine in selected 3.0 MT Cabrio, Coupe and Roadster examples is a gasoline unit with a manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. You shift yourself, and the drivetrain sends power to the rear wheels. These named versions illustrate the generation, not the complete lineup.