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The '''[[Mercedes-Benz]] 220SE''' ''(chassis W128)'' was an [[automobile]] that was available in [[sedan]], [[coupe|coupé]], or [[cabriolet]] [[car body style|body styles]].  This particular model is the last of the "[[Mercedes-Benz Ponton|Ponton]]" series which had design roots and styling cues beginning in [[1953]] with the Mercedes-Benz 180 sedan ''(chassis [[Mercedes-Benz W120|W120]])''.
The '''[[Mercedes-Benz]] 220SE''' ''(chassis W128)'' was an [[automobile]] that was available in [[sedan]], [[coupe|coupé]], or [[cabriolet]] [[car body style|body styles]].  This particular model is the last of the "[[Mercedes-Benz Ponton|Ponton]]" series which had design roots and styling cues beginning in 1953 with the Mercedes-Benz 180 sedan ''(chassis [[Mercedes-Benz W120|W120]])''.


At the time, the Cabriolet was priced similar to [[Cadillac (automobile)|Cadillac]]'s [[Cadillac Eldorado|Eldorado Biarritz]].  The 220SE featured a unitized body/frame construction and fully independent suspension.  All models were fitted with a 2.2 L [[I6|straight 6]] with aluminum head, overhead camshaft, and Bosch mechanical fuel injection.  An automatic clutch was avaible with the column-mounted 4-speed [[manual transmission]].
At the time, the Cabriolet was priced similar to [[Cadillac|Cadillac]]'s [[Cadillac Eldorado|Eldorado Biarritz]].  The 220SE featured a unitized body/frame construction and fully independent suspension.  All models were fitted with a 2.2 L [[I6|straight 6]] with aluminum head, overhead camshaft, and Bosch mechanical fuel injection.  An automatic clutch was avaible with the column-mounted 4-speed [[manual transmission]].


Nearly every interior surface of the coupé and cabriolet is covered in leather, and matching leather luggage was available.
Nearly every interior surface of the coupé and cabriolet is covered in leather, and matching leather luggage was available.
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==Later models==
==Later models==
The 220SE model designation lived on for a few more years with the 1959 '''220SEb'''  ''(chassis W111)'' "fin-body" sedans and the 1961 220SEb coupé and cabriolet.
The 220SE model designation lived on for a few more years with the 1959 '''220SEb'''  ''(chassis W111)'' "fin-body" sedans and the 1961 220SEb coupé and cabriolet.
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.mbzponton.org mbzponton.org]
* [http://www.mbzponton.org mbzponton.org]
* [http://fmbb.livreforum.com/ponton-w105-128-180-w120-121-c33 Fórum Mercedes-Benz Brasil]


[[Category:Classic Cars]]
[[Category:Classic cars]]

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Mercedes-Benz 220SE
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aka W128
Production
Class
Body Style
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Weight
Transmission
Engine
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Similar
Designer

The Mercedes-Benz 220SE (chassis W128) was an automobile that was available in sedan, coupé, or cabriolet body styles. This particular model is the last of the "Ponton" series which had design roots and styling cues beginning in 1953 with the Mercedes-Benz 180 sedan (chassis W120).

At the time, the Cabriolet was priced similar to Cadillac's Eldorado Biarritz. The 220SE featured a unitized body/frame construction and fully independent suspension. All models were fitted with a 2.2 L straight 6 with aluminum head, overhead camshaft, and Bosch mechanical fuel injection. An automatic clutch was avaible with the column-mounted 4-speed manual transmission.

Nearly every interior surface of the coupé and cabriolet is covered in leather, and matching leather luggage was available.

Power steering, windows, air conditioning, and an automatic transmission were not available.

Production

Body Units
Sedan 1,974
Coupé 830
Cabriolet 1,112

Specifications

  • 2.2 L (2195 cc) 6-cylinder (M127) gasoline engine with fuel injection
  • Wheelbase: 111 in (sedan) and 106.3 in (coupé or cabriolet)

Later models

The 220SE model designation lived on for a few more years with the 1959 220SEb (chassis W111) "fin-body" sedans and the 1961 220SEb coupé and cabriolet.


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