The Ponton is a car with impressive acceleration, reaching 0-100 km/h in just 15 seconds. Its top speed is 165 km/h, making it a thrilling ride. With its impressive acceleration and top speed, the Ponton is a car that's sure to get your heart racing.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
15 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
15 sec
Max Speed
165 km/h 102.53 mph
Body & Dimensions
The Ponton Cabriolet is a 2-door convertible with a 5-seat capacity, measuring 4.7 meters in length, 1.79 meters in width, and 1.53 meters in height. It has a wheelbase of 2.7 meters and a front/rear track of 1.43/1.47 meters.
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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 petrol-powered car with a combined fuel consumption of 10.7 l/100 km. It offers a comfortable ride and spacious interior.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
10.7 l/100 km 21.98 US mpg 26.4 UK mpg 9.35 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Ponton comes with a 120 Hp, 2.2L, inline-6, naturally aspirated engine with multi-port fuel injection and SOHC valvetrain. It has a rear-wheel drive layout and a 4-speed manual transmission. The front suspension features a double wishbone design while the rear uses a trailing arm setup. The engine produces a maximum torque of 189 Nm (139.4 lb-ft) at 3900 rpm.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
120 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
54.7 Hp/l
Torque
189 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 139.4 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M 127 III / 127.983
Engine Displacement
2195 cm3 133.95 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
80.01 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
Front Suspension
Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear Suspension
Trailing arm
Brakes
None
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Front Brakes
Drum
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Weight & Capacity
None
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Weight To Power Ratio
11.8 kg/Hp, 85.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.5 kg/Nm, 134 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1410 kg 3108.52 lbs.
Max Weight
1810 kg 3990.37 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 5 seats.
The Ponton Cabriolet has 2 doors.
The Ponton Cabriolet is 4.7 meters long.
The Ponton accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 15 seconds.
The top speed of the Ponton is 165 km/h.
The Ponton's acceleration is impressive, reaching 0-100 km/h in just 15 seconds, making it a car that's sure to get your heart racing.
Petrol (Gasoline)
10.7 l/100 km
The Ponton offers a combination of fuel efficiency, comfort, and spaciousness.
The Ponton has a 2.2L (133.95 cu. in.) engine displacement.
The Ponton has a 4-speed manual transmission.
The Ponton's engine uses a SOHC valvetrain.
The Ponton has drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels.
The Ponton has a Cone worm with recirculation balls type of steering.
The Ponton's drum brakes may not offer the same stopping power as more modern disc brakes, so it would likely rate a 3 out of 5 in this category.
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 years.
