The Ponton has a max speed of 160 km/h (99.42 mph) and takes 15 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph).
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
15 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
15 sec
Max Speed
160 km/h 99.42 mph
Body & Dimensions
The Ponton Cabriolet is a stylish and spacious convertible with a length of 4700 mm, width of 1790 mm, and height of 1530 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2700 mm and a front track of 1430 mm, making it a comfortable ride for its 5 occupants. The rear track of 1470 mm provides stability and balance.
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Rating
Body Type
Cabriolet
Seats
5
Doors
2
Length
4700 mm 185.04 in.
Width
1790 mm 70.47 in.
Height
1530 mm 60.24 in.
Wheelbase
2700 mm 106.3 in.
Front Track
1430 mm 56.3 in.
Rear Track
1470 mm 57.87 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Ponton is a fuel-efficient car with a combined fuel consumption of 10.9 liters per 100 kilometers, making it a great option for those looking to save on fuel costs.
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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 car with a 6-cylinder, inline engine, naturally aspirated and fuel-injected, producing 115 horsepower at 4800 rpm. It has a manual transmission with 4 gears and drives the rear wheels. The suspension is a combination of double wishbone and trailing arm.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
115 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
52.4 Hp/l
Torque
186 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 137.19 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M 127 I / 127.980
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
Multi-port manifold injection
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 Hydrak
Front Suspension
Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear Suspension
Trailing arm
Brakes
The Ponton car comes with drum brakes for both the front and rear wheels, and has a Cone worm with recirculation balls type of steering.
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Front Brakes
Drum
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Weight & Capacity
The Ponton model has a weight-to-power ratio of 12.4 kg/Hp and 80.4 Hp/tonne, indicating a good balance between power and weight. The weight-to-torque ratio is 7.7 kg/Nm and 130.1 Nm/tonne, suggesting a strong torque output. The car has a kerb weight of 1430 kg and a maximum weight of 1830 kg, with a maximum load capacity of 400 kg. The fuel tank capacity is 62 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
12.4 kg/Hp, 80.4 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.7 kg/Nm, 130.1 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1430 kg 3152.61 lbs.
Max Weight
1830 kg 4034.46 lbs.
Max Load
400 kg 881.85 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 l 16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Mercedes-Benz - W128 Cabriolet
The Ponton Cabriolet has a seating capacity of 5 people.
The length of the Ponton Cabriolet is 4700 mm or 185.04 in.
The wheelbase of the Ponton Cabriolet is 2700 mm or 106.3 in.
The Ponton has a top speed of 160 km/h (99.42 mph).
The Ponton takes 15 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h.
The Ponton takes 15 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph.
The Ponton runs on Petrol (Gasoline)
The combined fuel consumption of the Ponton is 10.9 liters per 100 kilometers
The fuel efficiency of the Ponton is 9.17 km/l
The engine displacement is 2195 cm3 or 133.95 cu. in.
The transmission type is manual with 4 gears and Hydrak.
The drive type is rear-wheel drive.
Drum brakes
Drum brakes
Cone worm with recirculation balls
The Ponton was manufactured in the mid-20th century.
The Ponton was 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.
No, the Ponton is no longer in production. It was replaced by newer models in the following decades.
The weight-to-power ratio is 12.4 kg/Hp and 80.4 Hp/tonne.
