1957 Mercedes-Benz 180 a

Car Specs

1957 Mercedes-Benz 180 a

Information

Mercedes-Benz

Quick Facts

Production Total: 27155

Chassis Code: W 120

Build Start: 1957

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1957
Model Variant: W 120
Chassis Code: W 120

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2650mm
Track/tread (rear): 1460mm
Width: 1740mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 56litres
Track/tread (front): 1420mm
Length: 4485mm
Height: 1560mm
Kerb weight: 1165kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.90
Engine Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 85 × 83.6mm
Specific output: 33.7bhp/litre
Specific torque: 66.95Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 6.8:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: M 121 B IV/121.923
Capacity: 1.9 litre (1897cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.02
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal

Performance

Maximum Speed: 135km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 24.41kg/kW
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Maximum Power Output: 65 @ 4500 rpm
Maximum Torque: 127 Nmlb/ft
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 21s
Power-to-weight ratio: 55.7 PS/tonne (1000 kg)

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Solex 32 PICB carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.69

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 841.3kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 13x4½K
Tyres Front: 6.40-13
Wheel Size Rear: 13x4½K
Tyres Rear: 6.40-13

Other

Model code: W 120 B II
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 474.25cc
Number of doors: 4
Production Total: 27155
RAC rating: 17.9

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