1. Passenger Cars
  2. Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars, since 1946
  3. E-Class Saloons and predecessors
  4. "Ponton Mercedes", four-cylinder models (W 120, W 121), 1959 - 1962
  5. 180 b chassis with two-door partial body / W 120 B III, 1959 - 1961

180 b chassis with two-door partial body

180 b chassis with two-door partial body
  • Design name
    W 120 B III
  • Type
    120.001
  • Production period
    1959 - 1961
  • Combustion principle
    four-stroke petrol
  • Configuration
    front, longitudinal; vertical
  • Engine type
    M 121 B IV b / 121.923
  • Number of cylinders / arrangement
    4 / in-line
  • Bore x Stroke
    85 x 83.6 mm
  • Total displacement
    1897 cc (tax classification: 1882 cc)
  • Compression ratio
    7.0
  • Rated output
    68 hp at 4400 rpm
  • Rated torque
    13.2 mkg at 2500 rpm
  • Number of valves / arrangement
    1 intake, 1 exhaust / overhead
  • Valve operation
    1 overhead camshaft
  • Camshaft drive
    double roller chain
  • Fuel system
    1 Solex 32 PICB downdraught carburettor
  • Fuel tank: position / capacity
    in the rear / 56 l
  • Frame design
    floor assembly / steel unit body
  • Front-wheel suspension
    double wishbone
  • Rear-wheel suspension
    single-joint swing axle
  • Front springs
    coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
  • Rear springs
    coil springs
  • Shock absorber front/rear
    telescopic shock absorbers
  • Steering
    recirculating-ball steering
  • Brake system (foot brake)
    hydraulic (vacuum booster optional), acting on front- and rear wheels; four-wheel drum brakes
  • Parking brake (hand brake)
    mechanical, acting on rear wheels
  • Wheels
    sheet-steel disc wheels
  • Wheel rims
    drop-centre rim 4 1/2 K x 13 B; from 09.1960: 5 JK x 13 B
  • Tires
    6,70-13
  • Driven wheels
    rear wheels
  • Drivetrain
    divided cardan shaft
  • Gearing
    4-speed manual transmission
  • Availibility
    as standard
  • Shifting
    steering-column shift lever
  • Clutch
    dry single-disc clutch
  • Transmission type
    change-speed gear
  • Gear ratios
    I. 4.05; II. 2.38; III. 1.53; IV. 1.0; R. 3.92
  • Final drive ratio
    3.90
  • Wheelbase
    2650 mm
  • Front / rear track
    1430 / 1475 mm; from 09.1960: 1440 / 1485 mm
  • Length
    4466 mm
  • Width
    1740 mm
  • Kerb weight
    910 kg
  • by Guideline
    chassis with partial body, tank full, not including spare wheel and tool kit
  • Gross weight
    1985 kg
  • Units produced
    382 chassis with 2- and 4-door partial body, resp.19
  • Prices
    no list price
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