- Years of Manufacture: 1959 - 1965
- Number Built: 66,691
- Price at Introduction:
- 220b Sedan: DM 11,500
- from April 1962: DM 12,160
- Power Steering: DM 550
- Hydrak Transmission (phased out in 1961): DM 450
- Automatic Transmission (from August 1962): DM 1,400
- Date of Introduction: May, 1959
- Chassis/Body:
- Exterior Dimensions 220b:
- Total Length Sedan: 191.9 inches (4875mm)
- Total Width: 70.7 inches (1795mm)
- Height at Kerb Weight Sedan: 59.1 inches
(1500mm)
- Wheelbase: 108.3 inches (2750mm)
- Front Track: 57.9 inches (1470mm)
- Rear Track: 58.5 inches (1485mm)
- Kerb Weight: 2904lb (1320kg)
- Fuel Tank: 17.2 gallons (65.0 litres)
- Turning Circle: 39.37ft (12.0 metres)
- Instruments:
- Speedometer
- Petrol gauge
- Temp warning lamp
- Oil warning lamp
- Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed):
- 1st: 3.64:1
- 2nd: 2.36:1 (later 2.28:1)
- 3rd: 1.53:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Transmission (Automatic, 4 Speed):
- 1st: 3.98:1
- 2nd: 2.52:1
- 3rd: 1.58:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
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- Clutch:
- Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
- Rear Axle Ratio:
- Manual: 3.90:1
- Automatic: 4.10:1
- Engine Speed at 100 km/h:
- 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 16.0 seconds (approx)
- Maximum Speed: 160 km/h (99.5 mph)
- Engine 6 Cylinder M 180:
- Capacity: 2195cc 133.9ci
- 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 34 PJCB carburettors
- Bore and Stroke: 3.16 x 2.87 inches
(80 x 72.8mm)
- Power: 95 hp (DIN) @ 4800rpm (105hp SAE @ 3300)
- Torque: 17.2 mkg @ 3200rpm (133.2 ft/lb @ 3300)
- Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
- Ignition and Electrical:
- 12 volt
- Coil and alternator
- Exhaust:
- Suspension:
- Front: Independent
type with coil springs
- Rear: Swing axle with coil springs
- Steering:
- Recirculating ball, ratio 21.4:1 (3.75 turns)
- Brakes:
- Drum, 1064 cm sq. 164.9 sq in., servo assisted
- Optional Disc brakes available from August, 1963
- Wheels:
- 13" Pressed steel disc wheels
- Tyres:
- 6.70 x 13
- From 1960: 7.25 x 13
220b Production Schedule |
Vehicle |
Year |
Cars Manufactured |
220b (111/1) Sedan |
1959 |
3,375 |
1960 |
13,127 |
1961 |
14,842 |
1962 |
11,618 |
1963 |
10,492 |
1964 |
11,327 |
1965 |
4,910 |
Total: |
69,691 |
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