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Mercedes-Benz W15
| Mercedes-Benz 170 | |
|---|---|
_Classic-Gala_2022_1X7A0282.jpg) Mercedes-Benz 170 (1932) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Also called | Mercedes-Benz Typ(e) 170 Mercedes-Benz W15 |
| Production | 1931–1936 13,775 units |
| Assembly | Germany: Stuttgart |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size car |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1,692cc M15 I6 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (100 in) |
| Length | 3,940 mm (155 in) |
| Width | 1,630 mm (64 in) |
| Height | 1,650 mm (65 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz W136 |
The Mercedes-Benz W15 is an automobile produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1931 to 1936. Regarded today as a mid-size family car, it was given the chassis designation W15, and sold as the Typ 170 in four-door "Limousine" (sedan/saloon) and Cabriolet forms.[1]
By 1934 differently configured cabriolets, a sports roadster, and a Kübelwagen (military light utility vehicle) were added to what had become for Mercedes an unusually a wide model range.
The Typ 170 made its debut at the Paris Motor Show in October 1931, where it was seen as the most important new model introduced that year. It was also the most significant creation of Hans Nibel, the manufacturer's high-profile Technical Director who had taken over the position from Ferdinand Porsche at the start of 1929.[2] Though the Typ 170 was discontinued in 1936 with the introduction of its successor W136 170, a few sales continued through the first few months of 1937.[citation needed]
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
#Oswaldwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Oswald, Werner: Deutsche Autos 1920-1945, volume 2, p. 238
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