Mercedes-Benz Ponton W180 II Coupe
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Mercedes-Benz - W180 II Coupe

Details-
BrandMercedes-Benz
ModelPonton
GenerationW180 II Coupe
Modification220 S (106 Hp)
Start Of ProductionAugust, 1957
End Of ProductionOctober, 1959

Performance

The car specs indicate a relatively slow-paced vehicle with a maximum speed of 160 km/h and an acceleration of 17 seconds to reach both 0-100 km/h and 0-62 mph.

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh17 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph17 sec
Max Speed160 km/h 99.42 mph

Body & Dimensions

The Ponton Coupe is a 5-seater car with 2 doors and a wheelbase of 2700 mm. It has a length of 4700 mm, width of 1790 mm, and height of 1530 mm. The front and rear tracks are 1430 mm and 1470 mm respectively.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeCoupe
Seats5
Doors2
Length4700 mm 185.04 in.
Width1790 mm 70.47 in.
Height1530 mm 60.24 in.
Wheelbase2700 mm 106.3 in.
Front Track1430 mm 56.3 in.
Rear Track1470 mm 57.87 in.

Fuel Consumption

The Ponton is a car that runs on petrol (gasoline) and has a combined fuel consumption of 10.7 l/100 km (21.98 US mpg, 26.4 UK mpg, 9.35 km/l).

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined10.7 l/100 km 21.98 US mpg 26.4 UK mpg 9.35 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Ponton is a rear-wheel drive car powered by a 2.2-liter, 6-cylinder internal combustion engine that produces 106 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 172 Nm of torque at 3500 rpm. It has a 4-speed manual transmission and a front longitudinal engine layout. The car features a double wishbone front suspension and a trailing arm rear suspension.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power106 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power Per Litre48.3 Hp/l
Torque172 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 126.86 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine Model CodeM 180 III / 180.924
Engine Displacement2195 cm3 133.95 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders6
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke72.8 mm 2.87 in.
Compression Ratio8.7
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemCarburettor
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainSOHC
Engine Oil Capacity11.9 l 12.57 US qt | 10.47 UK qt
Coolant11.4 l 12.05 US qt | 10.03 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 car specs indicate a budget-friendly vehicle with conventional braking and steering systems. The drum brakes at both front and rear suggest a focus on affordability rather than performance.

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

Weight & Capacity

The car boasts a lightweight design, reflected in its impressive weight-to-power and weight-to-torque ratios. With a kerb weight of 1350 kg and a maximum weight capacity of 1790 kg, it offers a balance between agility and carrying capacity. The fuel tank capacity of 64 liters ensures long driving range.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio12.7 kg/Hp, 78.5 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio7.8 kg/Nm, 127.4 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1350 kg 2976.24 lbs.
Max Weight1790 kg 3946.27 lbs.
Max Load440 kg 970.03 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity64 l 16.91 US gal | 14.08 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Mercedes-Benz - W180 II Coupe

The Ponton Coupe has 5 seats.

The wheelbase of the Ponton Coupe is 2700 mm.

The Ponton Coupe has a length of 4700 mm, width of 1790 mm, and height of 1530 mm.

The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 17 seconds.

The maximum speed of the car is 160 km/h.

The car accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 17 seconds.

The Ponton uses petrol (gasoline).

The Ponton has a combined fuel consumption of 10.7 l/100 km (21.98 US mpg, 26.4 UK mpg, 9.35 km/l).

No, the Ponton is not a hybrid or electric vehicle. It runs on petrol (gasoline).

The engine displacement of the Ponton is 2195 cm3 or 133.95 cu. in.

The Ponton uses a Carburettor fuel injection system.

The Ponton has a rear-wheel drive configuration.

The Ponton features drum brakes at both the front and rear.

The Ponton is equipped with a cone worm with recirculation balls steering system.

The drum brakes may provide less stopping power and require more frequent maintenance compared to more modern braking systems.

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Safety features are not mentioned in the specifications.

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