- Years of Manufacture: 1949 - 1955
- Number Built: 49,367
- Price at Introduction:
- 170S Sedan: DM 10,100
- 170S Convertible B: DM 12,850
- 170S Convertible A: DM 15,800
- Date of Introduction:
- Chassis/Body:
- X Shaped Oval Tube Chassis
- Exterior Dimensions 170S / 170Sb:
- Total Length: 175.4 inches (4455mm)
- Total Width: 66.3 inches (1684mm)
- Height at kerb weight: 63.4 inches
(1610mm)
- Wheelbase: 112.0 inches (2845mm)
- Front Track: 51.57 inches (1315mm)
- Rear Track 170S: 55.89 inches (1420mm)
- Rear Track 170Sb: 56.49 inches (1435mm)
- Exterior Dimensions 170S-V:
- Total Length: 175.2 inches (4450mm)
- Total Width: 66.3 inches (1685mm)
- Height at kerb weight: 62.6 inches
(1590mm)
- Wheelbase: 112.0 inches (2845mm)
- Front Track: 51.6 inches (1310mm)
- Rear Track: 56.5 inches (1435mm)
- Kerb Weight:
- 170S and 170S-V: 2684lb (1220kg)
- 170Sb: 2750lb (1250kg)
- Fuel Tank:
- 12.4 gallons (47.0 liters)
- Turning Circle:
- Instruments:
- Speedometer
- Petrol gauge
- Temp warning lamp
- Oil warning lamp
- Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed):
- 1st: 4.025:1
- 2nd: 2.280:1
- 3rd: 1.420:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Clutch:
- Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
- Rear Axle Ratio:
- 170S: 4.375:1
- 170Sb: 4.44:1
- 170S-V: 4.125:1
- Engine Speed at 100 km/h:
- 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
- Maximum Speed:
- 170S and Sb: 122 km/h (76 mph)
- 170S-V: 115 km/h (71 mph)
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- Engine 4 Cylinder M 136 170S/170Sb:
- Capacity: 1767cc
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
4 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with one valve per cylinder
- Fuel System: Solex updraft 32 PBJ carburetor
- Bore and Stroke: 2.95 x 3.94 inches
(75 x 100mm)
- Power: 52 hp @ 4000rpm
- Torque: 11.4 mkg @ 1800rpm (82.5 ft/lb)
- Compression Ratio: 6.5:1
- Engine 4 Cylinder M 136 170S-V:
- Capacity: 1767cc
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
4 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with one valve per cylinder
- Fuel System: Solex updraft 30 BFLVS carburetor
- Bore and Stroke: 2.95 x 3.94 inches
(75 x 100mm)
- Power: 45 hp @ 2600rpm
- Torque: 11.0 mkg @ 1800rpm (79.6 ft/lb)
- Compression Ratio: 6.7:1
- Ignition and Electrical:
- 12 volt
- Coil and alternator
- Exhaust:
- Suspension:
- Front: Independent
type with coil springs
- Rear: Swing axle with coil springs
- Steering:
- 170S and 170Sb: Worm and ball, ratio 13.9:1
- 170S-V: Worm and ball, ratio 14.1:1
- Brakes:
- Drum, 736 cm 114.0 sq in.
- Wheels:
- 15" Pressed steel disc wheels
- Tyres:
- 170S and 170Sb: 6.40 x 15
- 170S-V: 5.50 x 16
170S Production Schedule |
Vehicle |
Year |
Cars Manufactured |
170S (136 IV) Sedan |
1949 |
3,370 |
1950 |
14,735 |
1951 |
10,333 |
1952 |
326 |
Total: |
28,764 |
170Sb (191) Sedan |
1952 |
4,580 |
1953 |
3,514 |
Total: |
8,094 |
170S (136 IV) Convertible |
1949 |
39 |
1950 |
1,686 |
1951 |
708 |
Total: |
2,433 |
170S-V (136 VIII) |
1953 |
2,102 |
1954 |
880 |
1955 |
140 |
Total: |
3,122 |
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