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Mercedes-benz Wo - 1953-1962 | 
| Breaking precedent with mercedes-benz practice, the 180 was a monocoque with a platform that joined the side members of the chassis to the floor of the body. A subframe carried the drivetrain, steering and front-wheel assembly. This layout increased rigidity, lessened noise and, because the subframe was detachable, made servicing and repairs easier. | Specifications performance
Top speed of 84 mph
engine typedrivetrain: Side-valve or overhead-valve (diesel) in-line 4-cylinder
displacement 1,767-1,988 cc (1.8-2.0 l) power rating 40-68 hp transmission 4-speed
chassis: Coil-spring suspension, indepen¬dent in front, with rear swing axles (single axle from 1955); Recirculating ball steering; Drum brakes; 2,596-2,684 lbs.
price: $3,350-$3,575 in the United States in 1954 |
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Roomy, comfortable sedan
although built on a wheelbase 8 in. Shorter than that of the 170, which was the first post-world war ii mercedes sedan, the 180 was the same length, had 40 percent more window area and was not only roomier and more comfortable but cheaper to operate. The traditional upright mercedes grille was angled back slightly. This new model inherited its predecessors four-cylinder engine, but it was expanded in 1957.
popular diesel version
the 180d was identical to the 180 in body and chassis but it was equipped with a similar-sized diesel engine, which was expanded in 1961 to two litres. Despite its reduced power and higher price, this version sold better than the gasoline-powered model, probably because of better fuel
economy. Mercedes 180ds took the first three places in the special diesel class of the 1955 mille miglia.
The mercedes-benz 180 was a sedan with practical and economical monocoque construction. |
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