1957 180 a (65 Hp)

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Ponton

Generation

Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan

Modification

180 a (65 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1957, June

End of production

1959, July

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

65 hp (at 4500 rpm)

Torque

127 Nm (at 2200 rpm) 93.67 lb. ft (at 2200 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

4485 mm 176.57 in

Width

1740 mm 68.5 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Engine Model

M 121 B IV / 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

65 hp (at 4500 rpm)

Torque

127 Nm (at 2200 rpm) 93.67 lb. ft (at 2200 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

6.8

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

4 l 4.24 US qt
3.52 UK qt

Coolant

9 l 9.54 US qt
7.92 UK qt

Length

4485 mm 176.57 in

Width

1740 mm 68.5 in

Height

1560 mm 61.42 in

Wheelbase

2650 mm 104.33 in

Front track

1420 mm 55.91 in

Rear (Back) track

1460 mm 57.48 in

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

Kerb weight

1065 kg 2347.9 lbs

Max. weight

1615 kg 3560.5 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

550 kg 1212.5 lbs