The Ponton is a sedan with a length of 184.25 inches, width of 68.5 inches, and height of 61.42 inches. It has a wheelbase of 108.27 inches and a front and rear track of 56.3 inches and 57.87 inches respectively. It has 5 seats and 4 doors.
Specs
-
Rating
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4680 mm 184.25 in.
Width
1740 mm 68.5 in.
Height
1560 mm 61.42 in.
Wheelbase
2750 mm 108.27 in.
Front Track
1430 mm 56.3 in.
Rear Track
1470 mm 57.87 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Ponton 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.
Specs
-
Rating
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 Ponton is a rear-wheel drive car powered by a 2.2L inline-6 engine, producing 90 Hp and 167 Nm of torque. It features a 4-speed manual transmission and a double wishbone front suspension with a trailing arm rear suspension.
Specs
-
Rating
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
90 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
41 Hp/l
Torque
167 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 123.17 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M 180 II / 180.921
Engine Displacement
2195 cm3 133.95 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke
72.8 mm 2.87 in.
Compression Ratio
8.7
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
Trailing arm
Brakes
The car specs indicate a budget-friendly vehicle with conventional braking and steering systems. The drum brakes at both front and rear provide adequate stopping power, while the cone worm and recirculation ball steering mechanism offers precise handling.
Specs
-
Rating
Front Brakes
Drum
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Weight & Capacity
The Ponton boasts a lightweight design with a weight-to-power ratio of 14 kg/Hp, enabling agile handling. Its impressive weight-to-torque ratio of 7.5 kg/Nm further enhances its performance. With a kerb weight of 1260 kg and a maximum weight capacity of 1725 kg, the Ponton can handle both city and highway driving with ease.
Specs
-
Weight To Power Ratio
14 kg/Hp, 71.4 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.5 kg/Nm, 132.5 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1260 kg 2777.82 lbs.
Max Weight
1725 kg 3802.97 lbs.
Max Load
465 kg 1025.15 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 l 14.79 US gal | 12.32 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Mercedes-Benz - W105 Sedan
The length of the Ponton is 184.25 inches.
The Ponton has 5 seats.
The wheelbase of the Ponton is 108.27 inches.
17 seconds
148 km/h (91.96 mph)
No, the Ponton is not built for speed, but it's a reliable and sturdy vehicle.
Petrol (Gasoline)
11.2 l/100 km (21 US mpg, 25.22 UK mpg)
8.93 km/l
Inline-6
4-speed manual
Rear-wheel drive
The Ponton features drum brakes at both the front and rear.
The Ponton utilizes a cone worm and recirculation ball steering system for precise handling.
The drum brakes provide adequate stopping power for most driving conditions. However, they may not be as effective as more modern disc brakes in wet or snowy conditions.
The Ponton was manufactured in the mid-1950s.
The Ponton is known for its distinctive design and was one of the first cars to feature a unibody construction. It was available in a variety of body styles, including sedans, coupes, and convertibles.
The Ponton is not particularly rare, but it is considered a classic car and is often sought after by collectors.
The Ponton features a fuel tank capacity of 56 liters.
The weight-to-power ratio is 14 kg/Hp, indicating a lightweight and powerful engine.
The maximum weight capacity of the Ponton is 1725 kg, making it suitable for various cargo and passenger configurations.
