Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962
The Type 180 was nicknamed “Ponton” due to its entirely new concept. Unlike its predecessors, it featured a ponton body, which meant that the fenders were integrated into the bodywork.
The automotive design was changing and Mercedes-Benz had to keep-up with it. The times of the long and arched fenders were gone. The times of exposed spare-wheels and headlights on a chromed rod were also a feature of the past. And then, the Mercedes-Benz “Ponton” was born.
It was introduced in August 1953 and the entire construction was meant to be more aerodynamic and more rigid than the previously Typ 170. It featured higher fenders and integrated headlamps. The rounded greenhouse and the three-box shape was different than its predecessor, but still had some design clues from the past at the front of the car, where the chromed tall and narrow grille was present.
Inside, the car featured more room for the head due to the higher roof. A bench in the front was offered, but most of the cars featured two seats in the front and a bench in the back. There was no folding seatback. The trunk, with its curved and sloped lid, accommodated the spare-wheel.
Under the hood, the Typ 180 was offered with a choice of diesel and gasoline engines. There were only four-cylinder units available with a power range between 43 hp and 80 hp. In 1955, the car received a new rear axle, which made the car more comfortable and better planted to the road.
ENGINE SPECS - 180 4MT RWD (52 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1767 cm3 |
Power: | 38 KW @ 4000 RPM 52 HP @ 4000 RPM 51 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 83 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 112 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 78 mph (126 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 31 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.40-13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.6 in (4460 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 61.4 in (1560 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/57.5 in (1,420/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2535 lbs (1150 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3527 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 207 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 180 a 4MT RWD (65 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1897 cm3 |
Power: | 48 KW @ 4500 RPM 65 HP @ 4500 RPM 64 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 96 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 130 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 84 mph (135 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 21 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.40-13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.6 in (4486 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 61.4 in (1560 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/57.5 in (1,420/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2568 lbs (1165 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3560 lbs (1615 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 259 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 180 b 4MT RWD (68 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1897 cm3 |
Power: | 50 KW @ 4400 RPM 68 HP @ 4400 RPM 67 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 97 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 132 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 84 mph (135 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 21 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.40-13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.2 in (4501 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 61.4 in (1560 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/58.5 in (1,440/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2568 lbs (1165 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3560 lbs (1615 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 259 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 180 c 4MT RWD (68 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1897 cm3 |
Power: | 50 KW @ 4400 RPM 68 HP @ 4400 RPM 67 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 148 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 84 mph (135 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 20 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.40-13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.2 in (4501 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 61.4 in (1560 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/58.5 in (1,440/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2568 lbs (1165 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3560 lbs (1615 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 259 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 190 4MT RWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1897 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 4600 RPM 75 HP @ 4600 RPM 74 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 102 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 138 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 87 mph (140 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 20 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.40-13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.6 in (4486 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 61.4 in (1560 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/57.5 in (1,420/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2645 lbs (1200 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3637 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 212 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 190 b 4MT RWD (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1897 cm3 |
Power: | 59 KW @ 4800 RPM 80 HP @ 4800 RPM 79 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 105 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 142 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 91 mph (146 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 19 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.40-13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.2 in (4501 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 61.4 in (1560 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/58.5 in (1,440/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2645 lbs (1200 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3637 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 262 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 180 D 4MT RWD (43 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1767 cm3 |
Power: | 32 KW @ 3500 RPM 44 HP @ 3500 RPM 43 BHP @ 3500 RPM |
Torque: | 75 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 102 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 68 mph (109 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 39 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.40-13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.6 in (4460 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 61.4 in (1560 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/57.5 in (1,420/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2645 lbs (1200 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3637 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 167 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 180 Db 4MT RWD (43 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1767 cm3 |
Power: | 32 KW @ 3500 RPM 44 HP @ 3500 RPM 43 BHP @ 3500 RPM |
Torque: | 75 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 102 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 68 mph (109 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 36 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.40-13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.2 in (4501 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 61.4 in (1560 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/58.5 in (1,440/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2667 lbs (1210 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3659 lbs (1660 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 180 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 180 Dc 4MT RWD (48 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1988 cm3 |
Power: | 35 KW @ 3800 RPM 48 HP @ 3800 RPM 47 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 81 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 110 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 68 mph (109 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 35 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.40-13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.2 in (4501 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 61.4 in (1560 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/58.5 in (1,440/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2667 lbs (1210 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3659 lbs (1660 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 188 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 190 D 4MT RWD (50 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1897 cm3 |
Power: | 37 KW @ 4000 RPM 50 HP @ 4000 RPM 50 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 81 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 110 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 75 mph (121 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 29 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.40-13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.6 in (4486 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 61.4 in (1560 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/57.5 in (1,420/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2667 lbs (1210 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3659 lbs (1660 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 188 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 190 Db II 4MT RWD (50 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1897 cm3 |
Power: | 37 KW @ 4000 RPM 50 HP @ 4000 RPM 50 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 81 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 110 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 75 mph (121 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 29 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.40-13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.2 in (4501 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 61.4 in (1560 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/58.5 in (1,440/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2667 lbs (1210 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3659 lbs (1660 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 188 g/km |