The Ponton has a max speed of 135 km/h (83.89 mph) and takes 21 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph).
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
21 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
21 sec
Max Speed
135 km/h 83.89 mph
Body & Dimensions
The Ponton is a sedan with a length of 4500 mm, width of 1740 mm, and height of 1560 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2650 mm, front track of 1430 mm, and rear track of 1475 mm. It has 5 doors and can seat 5 people.
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Rating
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
5
Length
4500 mm 177.17 in.
Width
1740 mm 68.5 in.
Height
1560 mm 61.42 in.
Wheelbase
2650 mm 104.33 in.
Front Track
1430 mm 56.3 in.
Rear Track
1475 mm 58.07 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Ponton is a car that runs on petrol/gasoline, with a combined fuel consumption of 10.9 l/100 km (21.58 US mpg, 25.92 UK mpg, 9.17 km/l).
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Rating
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
10.9 l/100 km 21.58 US mpg 25.92 UK mpg 9.17 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Ponton is a rear-wheel drive car with a 4-cylinder inline engine, producing 68 horsepower at 4400 rpm. It has a manual transmission with 4 gears and a carburettor fuel injection system. The suspension system consists of a double wishbone in the front and a trailing arm in the rear.
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Rating
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
68 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power Per Litre
35.8 Hp/l
Torque
129 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 95.15 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M 121 B IV b / 121.923
Engine Displacement
1897 cm3 115.76 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
85 mm 3.35 in.
Piston Stroke
83.6 mm 3.29 in.
Compression Ratio
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 Ponton model features drum brakes on both the front and rear, and a cone worm with recirculation balls for steering. This classic design provides a reliable and smooth driving experience.
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Rating
Front Brakes
Drum
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Weight & Capacity
The Ponton car model boasts an impressive weight-to-power ratio of 15.7 kg/Hp and 63.8 Hp/tonne, with a kerb weight of 1065 kg and a maximum weight of 1615 kg. It has a fuel tank capacity of 56 liters, making it suitable for long road trips.
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Weight To Power Ratio
15.7 kg/Hp, 63.8 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
8.3 kg/Nm, 121.1 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1065 kg 2347.92 lbs.
Max Weight
1615 kg 3560.47 lbs.
Max Load
550 kg 1212.54 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 l 14.79 US gal | 12.32 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Mercedes-Benz - W120 Sedan (facelift 1959)
The body type of the Ponton is a sedan.
The Ponton has 5 doors.
The wheelbase of the Ponton is 2650 mm.
The Ponton has a max speed of 135 km/h (83.89 mph).
It takes 21 seconds for the Ponton to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h.
It takes 21 seconds for the Ponton to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph.
The Ponton uses petrol/gasoline.
The Ponton has a combined fuel consumption of 10.9 l/100 km (21.58 US mpg, 25.92 UK mpg, 9.17 km/l).
The Ponton can travel approximately 21.58 miles on a gallon of gas (US measurement).
The Ponton has an internal combustion engine with a 4-cylinder inline layout.
The Ponton has a manual transmission with 4 gears.
The Ponton has a carburettor fuel injection system.
The Ponton model features drum brakes on both the front and rear.
The Ponton model has a cone worm with recirculation balls for steering.
The Ponton model's classic design provides a reliable and smooth driving experience.
The Ponton's engine capacity ranges from 1.5L to 2.0L, depending on the trim level and year of production.
Yes, the Ponton is considered a rare car, especially in good condition, due to its age and limited production numbers.
While it's technically possible to drive a Ponton, it's not recommended unless you have extensive experience with classic cars and the necessary maintenance and restoration expertise.
15.7 kg/Hp, 63.8 Hp/tonne
56 liters (14.79 US gal | 12.32 UK gal)
550 kg (1212.54 lbs)
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