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Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors

1956 – 1960 Germany

A classic from the 1950s, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors was built from 1956 to 1960. All 2 variants use petrol engines, from 106 to 120 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox. Against its predecessor (1952 – 1957), peak power fell from 175 to 120 hp, and minimum weight went down by 390 kg.

Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors
Body styleNot specified
Production1956 – 1960
Variants2
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power106 – 120 hp
0–100 km/h15.0 – 17.0 s
Top speed159 km/h
Fuel economy10.7 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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Ford Thunderbird1955 – 1977 up to131 hp
VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
220 S
2.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 106 hp 17.0 s 159 Manual, 4 Speed
220 SE
2.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 120 hp 15.0 s 159 Manual, 4 Speed

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2195 cm3 (134 ci)
Power
78 KW @ 5200 RPM106 HP @ 5200 RPM105 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
127 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM172 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
99 mph (159 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
17 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Manual, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Drums
Rear
Ventilated Drums

Tires

Tire Size
6.70-13

Dimensions

Length
185 in (4699 mm)
Width
70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height
60.2 in (1529 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.3/57.9 in (1,430/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2976 lbs (1350 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3946 lbs (1790 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2195 cm3 (134 ci)
Power
88 KW @ 4800 RPM120 HP @ 4800 RPM118 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
142 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM192 Nm @ 3900 RPM
Fuel System
Mechanical Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
99 mph (159 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
15 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Manual, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Drums
Rear
Ventilated Drums

Tires

Tire Size
6.70-13

Dimensions

Length
185 in (4699 mm)
Width
70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height
60.2 in (1529 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.3/57.9 in (1,430/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3042 lbs (1380 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3990 lbs (1810 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/km
Length4,699 mm
Width1,791 mm
Height1,529 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm
Curb weight1,350 – 1,380 kg
Torque172 – 192 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.