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1959 180 b (68 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

Ponton

Modification

180 b (68 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1959, July

End of production

1961, Aug

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

56 l 14.79 US gal
12.32 UK gal

Engine displacement

1897 cm³ 115.76 cu. In.

Power

68 hp (at 4400 rpm)

Torque

129 Nm (at 2500 rpm) 95.15 lb. ft (at 2500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

135 km/h 84 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1065 kg 2347.9 lbs

Length

4500 mm 177.17 in

Width

1740 mm 68.5 in

Doors

5

Seats

5

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

10.9 l/100 km 21.58 US mpg
25.92 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

135 km/h 84 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

21 sec

0 - 60 mph

20 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 121 B IV b / 121.923

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1897 cm³ 115.76 cu. In.

Power

68 hp (at 4400 rpm)

Torque

129 Nm (at 2500 rpm) 95.15 lb. ft (at 2500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

85 mm 3.35 in

Piston Stroke

83.6 mm 3.29 in

Compression ratio

7

Valvetrain

SOHC

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

low Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4500 mm 177.17 in

Width

1740 mm 68.5 in

Height

1560 mm 61.42 in

Wheelbase

2650 mm 104.33 in

Front track

1430 mm 56.3 in

Rear (Back) track

1475 mm 58.07 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Drum

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Trailing arm

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1065 kg 2347.9 lbs

Max. weight

1615 kg 3560.5 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

550 kg 1212.5 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 b (68 Hp) is made in 1959 1960 1961