- Years of Manufacture: 1951 - 1956
- Number Built: 44,451
- Price at Introduction:
- 220 Sedan: DM 11,925
- 220 Convertible: DM 15,160
- 220 2-3 seater Convertible: DM 18,860
- 220 2-3 seater Coupe: DM 20,850
- 220a Sedan (1954): DM 12,500
- 220 Convertible and Coupe from 1954: DM 21,500
- Date of Introduction:
- Chassis/Body:
- X Shaped Oval Tube Chassis
- Exterior Dimensions 220:
- Total Length Sedan: 177.4 inches (4507mm)
- Total Length Convertible: 178.7 inches (4538mm)
- Total Width: 66.3 inches (1685mm)
- Height at Kerb Weight Sedan: 63.4 inches
(1610mm)
- Height at Kerb Weight Convertible: 61.4 inches
(1560mm)
- Wheelbase: 112.0 inches (2845mm)
- Front Track: 51.6 inches (1310mm)
- Rear Track: 56.5 inches (1435mm)
- Exterior Dimensions 220a:
- Total Length Sedan: 185.6 inches (4715mm)
- Total Length Convertible: 183.9 inches (4670mm)
- Total Width: 68.5 inches (1740mm)
- Height at Kerb Weight Sedan: 61.42 inches
(1560mm)
- Height at Kerb Weight Convertible: 60.2 inches
(1530mm)
- Wheelbase: 111.0 inches (2820mm)
- Front Track: 56.3 inches (1430mm)
- Rear Track: 57.7 inches (1470mm)
- Kerb Weight:
- 220 Sedan: 2970lb (1350kg)
- 220 Convertible: 3168lb (1440kg)
- 220a Sedan: 2860lb (1300kg)
- 220a Convertible: 2860lb (1300kg)
- Fuel Tank:
- 220: 17.2 gallons (65.0 litres)
- 220a: 16.9 gallons (64.0 litres)
- Turning Circle:
- 220: 39.37ft (12.0 metres)
- 220a: 38.39ft (11.7 metres)
- 220a Convertible: 37.4ft (11.4 metres)
- Instruments:
- Speedometer
- Petrol gauge
- Temp warning lamp
- Oil warning lamp
- Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed) 220:
- 1st: 3.68:1
- 2nd: 2.25:1
- 3rd: 1.42:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed) 220a:
- 1st: 3.40:1 (later 3.52)
- 2nd: 2.32:1
- 3rd: 1.52:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
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- Clutch:
- Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
- Rear Axle Ratio:
- 220: 4.44:1
- 220a: 4.11:1 (later 4.10:1)
- Engine Speed at 100 km/h:
- 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
- 220: 21.0 seconds (approx)
- 220a: 19.0 seconds (approx)
- Maximum Speed:
- 220: 141 km/h (87.5 mph)
- 220a: 150 km/h (93.0 mph)
- Engine 6 Cylinder M 180 220:
- Capacity: 2195cc
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
6 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with one valve per cylinder
- Fuel System: Dual downdraft Solex 30 PAAJ carburettor
- Bore and Stroke: 3.15 x 2.87 inches
(80 x 72.8mm)
- Power: 80 hp @ 4850rpm
- Torque: 14.5 mkg @ 2500rpm (104.9 ft/lb)
- Compression Ratio: 6.5:1
- Engine 6 Cylinder M 180 220a:
- Capacity: 2195cc
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
6 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with one valve per cylinder
- Fuel System: Dual downdraft Solex 32 PAATJ carburettor
- Bore and Stroke: 3.15 x 2.87 inches
(80 x 72.8mm)
- Power: 85 hp @ 4800rpm
- Torque: 16.0 mkg @ 2400rpm (116.0 ft/lb)
- Compression Ratio: 7.6:1
- Ignition and Electrical:
- 12 volt
- Coil and alternator
- Exhaust:
- Suspension:
- Front: Independent
type with coil springs
- Rear: Swing axle with coil springs
- Steering:
- 220: Worm and ball, ratio 13.9:1 (2.75 turns)
- 220a: Worm and ball, ratio 21.4:1 (4.00 turns)
- Brakes:
- 220: Drum, 736 cm sq. 114.0 sq in.
- 220a: Drum, 1064 cm sq. 164.9 sq in.
- Wheels:
- 220: 15" Pressed steel disc wheels
- 220a: 13" Pressed steel disc wheels
- Tyres:
- 220: 6.40 x 15
- 220a: 6.70 x 13
220 Production Schedule |
Vehicle |
Year |
Cars Manufactured |
220 (187) Sedan |
1951 |
3,453 |
1952 |
9,165 |
1953 |
3,322 |
1954 |
214 |
Total: |
16,154 |
220 (187) Convertible |
1951 |
368 |
1952 |
1,178 |
1953 |
403 |
1954 |
259 |
1955 |
152 |
Total: |
2,360 |
220a (180 I) Sedan |
1954 |
4,178 |
1955 |
19,348 |
1956 |
2,411 |
Total: |
25,937 |
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