Mercedes-Benz W180
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| Mercedes-Benz W180 | |
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| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Production | 1954-1959 84,645 built[1] 220a: 25,937 220 S Saloon: 55,279 220 S Cabr./Coupé: 3,429 |
| Class | luxury car |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan 2-door coupe 2-door convertible |
| Engine(s) | straight-6 |
- See Mercedes-Benz S-Class for a complete overview of all S-Class models.
The Mercedes-Benz W180 was a 6-cylinder sedan, coupé, and convertible made from 1954 to 1959. The models associated with the W180 chassis code were the 220a and 220S. The latter has often been identified as the first S-Class, though Mercedes-Benz did not officially adopt the S-Class nameplate for its flagship vehicles until 1973. The W180 was the first in a series of Mercedes-Benz models to receive the "Ponton" moniker. This was in reference to the pontoon-shaped exterior styling which was also featured on the later W128 line.
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[edit] 220a (W180 I)
Introduced in March, 1954, the 220a was a more luxurious and up-scale version of the W120 Type 180 with a wheelbase stretched by 170 mm (6.7 in) to accommodate the longer straight-6 engine taken from the W187 Type 220, that in this application delivered 85 PS (84 hp/63 kW). Technically identical, but endowed with simpler trim and less chrome was the less pricey W105 Type 219. 220a production ended in April, 1956 with 25,937 units produced.
[edit] 220S (W180 II)
The 220a was succeeded in March, 1956 by the 220S, who was externally almost identical, except for an additional chrome strip running along the front fenders and doors, but had an upgraded version of the 2.2L inline-six (100 PS (99 hp/74 kW), later 106 PS (105 hp/78 kW)).
In July, 1956 a Cabriolet A/C (two doors, four seats) joined the line-up, in October, 1956 a Coupé version followed suit.
Until October, 1959, 55,279 220S saloons and 3,429 Cabriolets and Coupés were built. At that time, these models were replaced by fuel-injected 220SE versions that officially bore the model code W128.
| Mercedes-Benz | 220a (W180 I) | 220 S (W180 II) | 220 S Cabriolet/Coupé (W180 II) |
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| Produced: | 1954 - 1956 | 1956 - 1959 | 1956 - 1959 |
| Engine: | 6-cylinder-inline engine (four-stroke), front-mounted | ||
| Bore x Stroke: | 80 mm x 72.8 mm | ||
| Displacement: | 2195 cc | ||
| Max. Power @ rpm: | 85 PS (84 hp/63 kW) @ 4800 | 100 PS (99 hp/74 kW) @ 4800 from August 1957: 106 PS (105 hp/78 kW) @ 5200 |
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| Max. Torque @ rpm: | 157 N·m (116 ft·lbf) @ 2400 | 162 N·m (119 ft·lbf) @ 3500 from August 1957: 171.5 N·m (126 ft·lbf) @ 3500 | |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.6: 1 | 7.6: 1 from August 1957: 8.6: 1 |
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| Fuel feed: | Single 1-bbl Solex 32 PAATJ | Single 1-bbl Solex 32 PAJTA | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 L (16.9 US gal/14.1 imp gal) | ||
| Valvetrain: | SOHC, duplex chain | ||
| Cooling: | Water | ||
| Gearbox: | 4-speed manual w/ column shifter rear wheel drive, standard axle ratio 4.11:1 (later 4.10:1) |
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| Electrical system: | 12 volt | ||
| Front suspension: | Double wishbones, coil springs, stabilising bar | ||
| Rear suspension:: | Swing axle, radius arms, coil springs | ||
| Brakes: | Drum brakes (Ø 230 mm), power assisted | ||
| Steering: | Recirculating ball steering | ||
| Body structure: | Sheet steel, monocoque (unibody) construction | ||
| Dry weight: | 1300 kg (2866 lb) | 1350 kg (2976 lb) | Cabriolet A/C: 1450 kg (3197 lb) Coupé: 1410 kg (3109 lb) |
| Loaded weight: | 1730 kg (3814 lb) | 1790 kg (3946 lb) | 1815 kg (4001 lb) |
| Track front/ rear: |
1430 mm (56.3 in) / 1470 mm (57.9 in) | ||
| Wheelbase: | 2820 mm (111 in) | 2700 mm (106.3 in) | |
| Length: | 4715 mm (185.6 in) | 4750 mm (187 in) | 4760 mm (187.4 in) |
| Width: | 1740 mm (68.5 in) | 1740 mm (68.5 in) | 1765 mm (69.5 in) |
| Height: | 1560 mm (61.4 in) | 1560 mm (61.4 in) | 1530 mm (60.2 in) |
| Tyre/Tire sizes: | 6.70 x 13 | ||
| Top speed: | 150 km/h (93 mph) | 160 km/h (99 mph) | 160 km/h (99 mph) |
| Fuel Consumption (estimate): | 13.5 L/100 km (17 mpg–U.S. / 21 mpg–imp) | 13.5 L/100 km (17 mpg–U.S. / 21 mpg–imp) | 13.5 L/100 km (17 mpg–U.S. / 21 mpg–imp) |
| Price Germany USA: |
DM 12,500 $ 4,175 [2] |
DM 12,500 $ 4,494 |
DM 21,500 $ 7,138 |
[edit] References/Sources
- ^ a b Oswald, Werner (2001). Deutsche Autos 1945-1990, Band 4. Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag. ISBN 3-613-02131-5.
- ^ US prices: Mike Covello: Standard Catalog of Imported Cars 1946-2002, Krause Publication, Iola 2002, ISBN 0-87341-605-8, p. 528-529
- Werner Oswald: Deutsche Autos 1945-1990, vol. 4. Motorbuch Verlag, Stuttgart 2001, ISBN 3-613-02131-5, p. 31-38.
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