The car has a sleek sedan body style with a spacious interior. It offers comfortable seating for five and features a generous amount of cargo space. Key dimensions include a length of 4875 mm, width of 1795 mm, and height of 1500 mm. The wheelbase is 2750 mm, providing a stable and comfortable ride.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4875 mm 191.93 in.
Width
1795 mm 70.67 in.
Height
1500 mm 59.06 in.
Wheelbase
2750 mm 108.27 in.
Front Track
1482 mm 58.35 in.
Rear Track
1485 mm 58.46 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Fintail is a petrol-powered car with a combined fuel consumption of 11.2 liters per 100 kilometers, equivalent to 21 US mpg or 25.22 UK mpg.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg 25.22 UK mpg 8.93 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Fintail is a rear-wheel drive car powered by a 2.3-liter, 6-cylinder internal combustion engine that produces 120 Hp at 5400 rpm and 179 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. It has a 4-speed manual transmission and a double wishbone front suspension with a transverse stabilizer. The car has a hydro-pneumatic element and trailing arm rear suspension.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
120 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power Per Litre
52 Hp/l
Torque
179 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 132.02 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M 180 VIII / 180.947
Engine Displacement
2306 cm3 140.72 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
82 mm 3.23 in.
Piston Stroke
72.8 mm 2.87 in.
Compression Ratio
9
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
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
Hydro-pneumatic element, Trailing arm
Brakes
The Fintail model features disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear, providing a reliable braking system. The cone worm with recirculation balls steering type ensures smooth and precise handling.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Weight & Capacity
The Fintail has a weight-to-power ratio of 11.3 kg/Hp (88.9 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 7.5 kg/Nm (132.6 Nm/tonne). The kerb weight is 1350 kg (2976.24 lbs.) and the max weight is 1850 kg (4078.55 lbs.), with a max load of 500 kg (1102.31 lbs.). The fuel tank capacity is 65 l (17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal).
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Weight To Power Ratio
11.3 kg/Hp, 88.9 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.5 kg/Nm, 132.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1350 kg 2976.24 lbs.
Max Weight
1850 kg 4078.55 lbs.
Max Load
500 kg 1102.31 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Mercedes-Benz - Fintail (W111)
Fuel efficiency information is not in the given spec sheet.
Engine information is not in the given spec sheet.
Safety feature information is not in the given spec sheet.
12.5 seconds
175 km/h (108.74 mph)
No, it's not the fastest car on the road, but it's still a reliable choice for daily driving.
Petrol (Gasoline)
11.2 liters per 100 kilometers
21 US mpg
The engine displacement of the Fintail is 2306 cm3 or 140.72 cu. in.
The Fintail has a 4-speed manual transmission.
The Fintail is a rear-wheel drive car.
The Fintail model has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
The Fintail model has a cone worm with recirculation balls steering type.
Yes, the Fintail model is known for its reliability, with a robust braking system and smooth handling.
The Fintail is a classic Mercedes-Benz model, produced from 1959 to 1968.
The Fintail is known for its distinctive tailfins and sleek design.
The Fintail was available in various body styles, including sedans, coupes, and convertibles.
The weight-to-power ratio of the Fintail is 11.3 kg/Hp (88.9 Hp/tonne).
The weight-to-torque ratio of the Fintail is 7.5 kg/Nm (132.6 Nm/tonne).
The fuel tank capacity of the Fintail is 65 l (17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal).
