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1961 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 c (68 Hp)

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan 1961, 1962

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959)?Sedan, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 c (68 Hp)?10.9 l/100 km
21.58 US mpg
25.92 UK mpg
9.17 km/l
How fast is the car, 1961 W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 c (68 Hp)?135 km/h | 83.89 mph
0-100 km/h: 21 sec
0-60 mph: 20 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan 1961 180 c (68 Hp)?68 Hp, 145 Nm
106.95 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan 1961 180 c (68 Hp)?1.9 l
1897 cm3
115.76 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 180 c (68 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) Sedan 1961 180 c (68 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1961 Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan?4500 mm
177.17 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1961 Mercedes-Benz Ponton Sedan?1740 mm
68.5 in.
What is the curb weight, 1961 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 c (68 Hp)?1065 kg
2347.92 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1961 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 c (68 Hp)?1615 kg
3560.47 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1961 Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 c (68 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan (facelift 1959) 180 c (68 Hp) 1961, 1962 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model Ponton
Generation W120 Sedan (facelift 1959)
Modification (Engine) 180 c (68 Hp)
Start of production June, 1961 year
End of production October, 1962 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 10.9 l/100 km 21.58 US mpg
25.92 UK mpg
9.17 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h21 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph21 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 20 sec
Maximum speed 135 km/h 83.89 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 15.7 kg/Hp, 63.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.3 kg/Nm, 136.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 68 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre 35.8 Hp/l
Torque 145 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 106.95 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 121 B VIII / 121.927
Engine displacement 1897 cm3 115.76 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 85 mm 3.35 in.
Piston Stroke 83.6 mm 3.29 in.
Compression ratio 7
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1065 kg 2347.92 lbs.
Max. weight 1615 kg 3560.47 lbs.
Max load 550 kg 1212.54 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 56 l 14.79 US gal | 12.32 UK gal
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 1440 mm 56.69 in.
Rear (Back) track 1485 mm 58.46 in.
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, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakesDrum
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls