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Mercedes-Benz Fintail W110 230 (120 Hp) Automatic
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Mercedes-Benz Fintail:
Mercedes-Benz Fintail is a nickname for saloon cars of the W110, W111, and W112 series produced by Mercedes from 1959 to 1968. These replaced the Ponton-series saloon cars introduced in 1953.
These series' modest tailfin-era styling reflected the US-led trend. In Mercedes terminology, the short rear fins were designated Peilstege , parking aids which marked the end of the car for aid in backing....(Read more on Wikipedia)
W110 Overview:
Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W110). With 178 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1305 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.7 s). The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Mercedes-Benz W110 was produced long before modern safety standards and Euro NCAP testing were established. It lacks contemporary safety features like airbags, ABS, or crumple zones, reflecting the automotive safety priorities of its era.
230 (120 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers the best performance in the W110 lineup, providing respectable acceleration for its era, especially with the automatic transmission.
Fuel Economy
High fuel consumption, typical for a larger petrol engine of the period, making it less economical for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Iconic 'Fintail' styling and classic Mercedes-Benz elegance.
- • Robust build quality and renowned durability for its era.
- • Comfortable ride, especially for long journeys.
- • Good parts availability for a classic car.
- • Diesel engines offer exceptional fuel economy for the era.
Cons:
- • Lack of modern safety features and crash protection.
- • Petrol engines can be thirsty by modern standards.
- • Performance, especially in diesel variants, is very modest.
- • Maintenance can be costly due to specialized parts and labor for classics.
- • Steering can feel vague and less precise compared to modern cars.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(W111: July, 1965 - January, 1968).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | Fintail |
| Generation: | W110 |
| Modification (Engine): | 230 (120 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | July, 1966 |
| End of production: | February, 1968 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 120 Hp @ 5400 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 52 Hp/l [145mm less] |
| Torque: | 178 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | M 180 X / 180.949 More details about the engine M 180 X / 180.949 |
| Engine displacement: | 2306 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 72.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.9 kg/Hp, 92 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.3 kg/Nm, 136.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1305 |
| Max. weight: | 1805 |
| Max load: | 500 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4730 mm mm [145mm less] |
| Width: | 1795 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1495 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm mm [50mm less] |
| Front track: | 1482 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Wheel rims size | 5J x 13 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Trailing arm |
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