1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 S specifications

1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 S data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2820 mm 111 inches
Track/tread (front) 1430 mm 56.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1470 mm 57.9 inches
Length 4715 mm 185.6 inches
Width 1740 mm 68.5 inches
Height 1560 mm 61.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.67
Kerb weight 1338 kg 2950 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.473
Frontal area 2.07
CdA 0.98
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine code M 180 III/180.924
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.2 litre
2195 cc
(133.947 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80 × 72.8 mm
3.15 × 2.87 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.1
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 114 PS (112 bhp) (84 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque 175 Nm (129 ft·lb) (17.8 kgm)
at 3800 rpm
Specific output 38 kW/litre
51.7 ps/litre
51 bhp/litre
0.84 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 79.73 Nm/litre
0.96 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.6:1
Fuel system 2 So carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1001.9 kPa (145.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 365.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 13.7 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 161 km/h (100 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
84.87 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
62.42 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
83.71 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.02 kg/kW
26.76 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.00 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID61952
Production total
Model code 180.010
Model family W 180 II
RAC rating 23.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 S added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-05-23.
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