- Years of Manufacture: 1953 - 1962
- Number Built: 118,234
- Price at Introduction:
- 180 1953 - 1954: DM 9,950
- 180 1954 - 1956: DM 9,450
- 180 1956 - 1961: DM 8,700
- 180 from August 1961: DM 8,950
- 180 from April 1962: DM 9,350
- Date of Introduction:
- Chassis/Body:
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Total Length: 176.4 inches (4480mm)
- Total Width: 68.5 inches (1740mm)
- Height at kerb weight: 61.4 inches
(1560mm)
- Wheelbase: 104.3 inches (2650mm)
- Front Track: 55.9 inches (1420mm)
- Rear Track: 58.1 inches (1475mm)
- Kerb Weight:
- 180: 2596lb (1180kg)
- 180 (from September 1953): 2640lb (1200kg)
- 180a/180b/180c: 2662lb (1210kg)
- Fuel Tank:
- 14.8 gallons (56.0 litres)
- Turning Circle:
- Instruments:
- Speedometer
- Petrol gauge
- Temp warning lamp
- Oil warning lamp
- Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed):
- 1st: 4.05:1
- 2nd: 2.38:1
- 3rd: 1.53:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Clutch:
- Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
- Rear Axle Ratio:
- 180: 3.89:1
- 180a/180b/180c: 3.90:1
- Engine Speed at 100 km/h:
- 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
- 180: 31.0 seconds
- 180a/180b/180c: 21.0 seconds
- Maximum Speed:
- 180: 126 km/h (78.4 mph)
- 180a/180b/180c: 136 km/h (84 mph)
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- Engine 4 Cylinder M 136 180:
- Capacity: 1767cc 107.7ci
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
4 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with one valve per cylinder
- Fuel System: Solex updraft 32 PICB carburettor
- Bore and Stroke: 2.95 x 3.94 inches
(75 x 100mm)
- Power: 52 hp @ 4000rpm
- Torque: 11.4 mkg @ 1800rpm (82.5 ft/lb)
- Compression Ratio: 6.8:1
- Engine 4 Cylinder M 136 180a/180c:
- Capacity: 1897cc 115.7ci
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
4 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with one valve per cylinder
- Fuel System: Solex updraft 32 PICB carburettor
- Bore and Stroke: 2.95 x 3.94 inches
(75 x 100mm)
- Power: 65 hp @ 4500rpm
- Torque: 13 mkg @ 2200rpm (94.0 ft/lb)
- Compression Ratio: 6.8:1
- Engine 4 Cylinder M 136 180b:
- Capacity: 1897cc 115.7ci
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
4 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with one valve per cylinder
- Fuel System: Solex updraft 34 PICB carburettor
- Bore and Stroke: 2.95 x 3.94 inches
(75 x 100mm)
- Power: 68 hp @ 4400rpm
- Torque: 13.2 mkg @ 2200rpm (96.4 ft/lb)
- Compression Ratio: 7.0:1
- Ignition and Electrical:
- 12 volt
- Coil and alternator
- Exhaust:
- Suspension:
- Front: Independent
type with coil springs
- Rear: Swing axle with coil springs (from September 1955 single swing axle)
- Steering:
- Recirculating ball, ratio 18.5:1
- Brakes:
- 180/180a/180c: Drum, 816 cm 126.5 sq in.
- 180b: 1064 cm 164.9 sq in.
- Wheels:
- 13" Pressed steel disc wheels
- Tyres:
180 Production Schedule |
Vehicle |
Year |
Cars Manufactured |
180 (120 I) Sedan |
1953 |
4,362 |
1954 |
20,306 |
1955 |
17,704 |
1956 |
8,464 |
1957 |
1,350 |
Total: |
52,186 |
180a (120 II) Sedan |
1957 |
4,656 |
1958 |
15,967 |
1959 |
6,730 |
Total: |
27,353 |
180b (120 III) Sedan |
1959 |
7,314 |
1960 |
14,384 |
1961 |
7,717 |
Total: |
29,415 |
180c (120 IV) Sedan |
1961 |
4,980 |
1962 |
4,300 |
Total: |
9,280 |
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