Mercedes-Benz Ponton W120 Sedan
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Mercedes-Benz - W120 Sedan

Details-
BrandMercedes-Benz
ModelPonton
GenerationW120 Sedan
Modification180 a (65 Hp)
Start Of ProductionJune, 1957
End Of ProductionJuly, 1959

Performance

The car specs indicate a relatively slow vehicle with a maximum speed of 135 km/h and an acceleration of 21 seconds to reach both 0-100 km/h and 0-62 mph.

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh21 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph21 sec
Max Speed135 km/h 83.89 mph

Body & Dimensions

The Ponton sedan offers a spacious and comfortable ride, with a comfortable interior and ample cargo space. Its engine delivers adequate power for everyday driving, and its handling is responsive and agile.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Length4485 mm 176.57 in.
Width1740 mm 68.5 in.
Height1560 mm 61.42 in.
Wheelbase2650 mm 104.33 in.
Front Track1420 mm 55.91 in.
Rear Track1460 mm 57.48 in.

Fuel Consumption

The Ponton is a petrol-powered car with a combined fuel consumption of 10.9 liters per 100 kilometers, equivalent to 21.58 US mpg or 25.92 UK mpg.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined10.9 l/100 km 21.58 US mpg 25.92 UK mpg 9.17 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Ponton comes with a 1897 cm3, inline 4-cylinder engine, producing 65 HP at 4500 RPM and 127 Nm of torque at 2200 RPM. The engine features a SOHC valvetrain, carburettor fuel injection system and a 6.8 compression ratio. The engine is front, longitudinally mounted and mated to a 4-speed manual transmission, powering the rear wheels. The car has a double wishbone front suspension and a trailing arm rear suspension. The car has a 20W-50 oil specification and a 9 l coolant capacity.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power65 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power Per Litre34.3 Hp/l
Torque127 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 93.67 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine Model CodeM 121 B IV / 121.923
Engine Displacement1897 cm3 115.76 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore85 mm 3.35 in.
Piston Stroke83.6 mm 3.29 in.
Compression Ratio6.8
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemCarburettor
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainSOHC
Engine Oil Capacity4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification20W-50
Coolant9 l 9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelRear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox4 gears, manual transmission
Front SuspensionDouble wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear SuspensionTrailing arm

Brakes

The Ponton model car features drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels, and a cone worm with recirculation balls steering type. This classic setup provides a unique driving experience.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesDrum
Rear BrakesDrum
Steering TypeCone worm with recirculation balls

Weight & Capacity

The car has a relatively lightweight design, with a weight-to-power ratio of 16.4 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 8.4 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 1065 kg and a maximum weight capacity of 1615 kg. The fuel tank capacity is 56 l.

Specs-
Weight To Power Ratio16.4 kg/Hp, 61 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio8.4 kg/Nm, 119.2 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1065 kg 2347.92 lbs.
Max Weight1615 kg 3560.47 lbs.
Max Load550 kg 1212.54 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity56 l 14.79 US gal | 12.32 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Mercedes-Benz - W120 Sedan

The Ponton has a wheelbase of 2650 mm (104.33 in).

The Ponton has 4 doors.

The specifications do not include information regarding cargo space.

The car's maximum speed is 135 km/h (83.89 mph).

The car takes 21 seconds to reach 0-100 km/h.

The given specs suggest that this car is not primarily designed for performance driving due to its acceleration and speed limitations.

Petrol (Gasoline)

10.9 l/100 km (21.58 US mpg, 25.92 UK mpg)

9.17 km/l

The engine displacement of the Ponton is 1897 cm3 or 115.76 cu. in.

The Ponton has a 4-speed manual transmission.

The Ponton has a double wishbone front suspension and a trailing arm rear suspension.

Drum brakes on both front and rear wheels.

Cone worm with recirculation balls.

No, the Ponton model is a classic car with older technology and design.

Engine specifications are not in the given context.

Safety features are not mentioned in the specifications.

Fuel efficiency information is not included in the given data.

Fuel consumption data is not in the given specifications.

Maximum speed information is not included in the specifications.

Safety feature information is not included in the given specifications.