1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE specifications

1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2820 mm 111 inches
Track/tread (front) 1432 mm 56.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1470 mm 57.9 inches
Length 4750 mm 187 inches
Width 1740 mm 68.5 inches
Height 1560 mm 61.4 inches
Ground clearance 219 mm 8.6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 1345 kg 2965 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 75 litres 16.5 [19.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine code
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
(Gross)
132 PS (130 bhp) (97 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
198 Nm (146 ft·lb) (20.2 kgm)
at 3800 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
44.2 kW/litre
60 ps/litre
59.2 bhp/litre
0.97 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
90.21 Nm/litre
1.09 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.7:1
Fuel system Bo fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1133.5 kPa (164.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
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
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
98 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
72.08 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
96.65 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.87 kg/kW
23.18 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 Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 1884 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID61369
Production total
Model code
Model family W 128
RAC rating 23.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-03-13.

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