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Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959)Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 c (68 Hp)

General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Ponton
Generation
W120 Sedan (facelift 1959)
Modification (Engine)
180 c (68 Hp)
Start of production
June, 1961
End of production
October, 1962
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
5

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
10.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
21 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
21 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
20 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
Maximum speed
135 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
15.7 kg/Hp, 63.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7.3 kg/Nm, 136.2 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
68 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre
35.8 Hp/l
Torque
145 Nm @ 2500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 121 B VIII / 121.927
Engine displacement
1897 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
85 mm
Piston Stroke
83.6 mm
Compression ratio
7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1065 kg
Max. weight
1615 kg
Max load
550 kg
Fuel tank capacity
56 l

Dimensions

Length
4500 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1560 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Front track
1440 mm
Rear (Back) track
1485 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering type
Recirculating-ball steering