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Table 1. Mercedes-Benz
Ponton
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| Model | 180D/180Db 180Dc |
190D 190Db |
| Years | 1953-62 | 1958-1961 |
| Engine | ||
| Type | 4 cylinder diesel gear driven camshaft | |
| Engine № Prefix | OM 636 OM 621 |
OM 621 |
| Displacement | 1767 cc 1988 cc |
1897 cc |
| Bore × Stroke | 75 × 100 mm 87 × 83.6 mm |
85 × 83.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 19:01 21:01 |
21:01 |
| DIN Horsepower | 40 hp @ 3200 rpm 48 hp @ 3800 rpm |
50 hp @ 4000 rpm |
| Torque | 10.3 mkg @ 2000 rpm 11 mkg @ 2200 rpm |
11 mkg @ 2200 rpm |
| Fuel System | ||
| Injection | Bosch injection pump (pre-combustion chamber) | |
| Consumption | 29.3 mpg | 27.75 mpg |
| Reserve | ? | ? |
| Capacity (US gal) | 14.8 gal | same as 180D |
| Chassis | ||
| Type | Unibody; steel (all models) | |
| Chassis № Prefix |
W120 | W121 / I W121 / II |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual, column shift (all models) | |
| Rear Axle Ratio | 3.7 | same as 180D |
| Steering | Recirculating ball (all models) | |
| 18.5:1 (3.75 turns) | same as 180D | |
| Rear Suspension | Swing axle w/ coil springs | |
| Front Suspension | Independent w/ coil springs | |
| Wheels | ||
| Tires | 6.40 x 13 in | |
| Wheel Lug Torque | 110 Nm (81 lb-ft) | |
| Brakes | 4 wheel drum | |
| Empty Weight | 2684 lbs | 2750 lbs |
| Electrical System | ||
| General | 12 volt, negative ground (all) | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Overall Length | 176.6 in | 176.6 in 177.2 in |
| Overall Width | 68.5 in | same as 180D |
| Overall Height | 61.4 in | same as 180D |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | same as 180D |
| Track, Front/Rear | 56.3/58.1 in | same as 180D |
| Ground Clearance | 7.3 in | same as 180D |
| Turning Circle | 38 ft | same as 180D |
| Performance | ||
| 0-60 mph | 39 sec 36 sec |
29 sec |
| Top Speed | 70 mph 75 mph |
78 mph |
Notes
- Data in Table 1 were originally compiled by Ray Ilich from the following sources.
○ Mercedes-Benz Production Models / Author: W. Robert Nitske
○ Mercedes-Benz Buyer's Guide / Author: Frank Barrett- Additional Equipment: Fitted luggage, two-tone paint, front bucket seats (bench seat is standard), reclining seats, whitewall tires, fabric or metal sunroof, Becker or Blaupunkt radio. All models available as RH drive, depending upon country of destination. Autos shipped for sale in the U.S. were required by the U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) to be fitted with sealed beam headlights and white or amber "beehive" or "bullet" turn signals mounted below the headlights.
- Pontons destined for certain regions (including the U.S.) were required to have small, red Ulonite 105 reflectors mounted inboard of each tail light assembly, above the rear bumper.
- There appears to be great inconsistency regarding the application of U.S. D.O.T. requirements.
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