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Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan 180 a (65 Hp) 1957, 1958, 1959
Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan 180 a (65 Hp) 1957, 1958, 1959
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan 180 a (65 Hp) 1957, 1958, 1959

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

Ponton
Generation

W120 Sedan
Year of production

1957

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

180 a (65 Hp)

Power

65 Hp @ 4500 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

127 Nm @ 2200 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

10.9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

21 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

135 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M 121 B IV / 121.923
Power
65 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power per litre
34.3 Hp/l
Torque
127 Nm @ 2200 rpm.
Engine displacement
1897 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
83.6 mm
Compression ratio
6.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1065 kg

Max weight (kg)

1615 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

56 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4485 mm

Width (mm)

1740 mm

Height (mm)

1560 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2650 mm

Front track (mm)

1420 mm

Rear track (mm)

1460 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

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Drum

Rear brakes

Drum

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