{"id":8440,"date":"2020-02-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/mercedes-benz-170-sport-roadster-2\/"},"modified":"2020-10-09T08:52:51","modified_gmt":"2020-10-09T08:52:51","slug":"mercedes-benz-170-sport-roadster-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/en\/mercedes-benz-170-sport-roadster-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes-Benz 170 Sport Roadster"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In 1931 the new Mercedes-Benz 170, internally called W15, debuted at the Paris Motor Show. Under the new head of development Hans Nibel, who had taken over this task from Ferdinand Porsche in 1929, this mid-range vehicle with a 1.7-liter straight six-cylinder engine was created. For the first time in the history of the brand, the otherwise still common rigid axles were replaced by independent wheel suspension all round. For this purpose, the front wheels were suspended from two transverse leaf springs, while a double-jointed swing axle was used at the rear. In this way, the various versions of the 170 offered significantly more driving comfort than its competitors at the time.

The 32 hp of the six-cylinder engine was transmitted to the rear wheels via a manual three-speed transmission with additional overdrive. From today’s perspective, a top speed of 90 kph may seem low. In the automotive world of the time, it was sufficient to allow for longer journeys if required. Hydraulic drum brakes, a water cooling system with thermostat and pump, central lubrication and an ignition lock for theft protection were not even available in luxury cars in some places at that time, whereas they were standard equipment in the 170.<\/p>\n\n\n

<\/div>
\n
\"\"
<\/div><\/div>
\n
\"\"
<\/div><\/div>
\n

<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

\"\"
<\/div><\/div>
\n
\"\"
<\/div><\/div>
\n

<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

\"\"
<\/div><\/div>
\n
\"\"
<\/div><\/div>
\n

<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

\"\"
<\/div><\/div>
\n
\"\"
<\/div><\/div>
\n

<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

\"\"
<\/div><\/div>
\n
\"\"
<\/div><\/div>
\n

<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

\"\"
<\/div><\/div>
\n
\"\"
<\/div><\/div>
\n

<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

\"\"
<\/div><\/div>
\n
\"\"
<\/div><\/div>
\n

<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

\"\"
<\/div><\/div>
\n
\"\"
<\/div><\/div>
\n

<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

\"\"
<\/div><\/div>
\n
\"\"
<\/div><\/div>
\n

<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>