Vehicle Description
Gateway Classic Cars in Denver is proud to present this 4 door 1961
Mercedes Benz 220SB. The 4 door saloon began in August 1959, which
made its debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show. Initially the series
consisted of the 220b, 220Sb, and 220SEb. All models shared the
2195 cc inline-six engine carried over from the previous
generation, producing 95 hp (71 kW) at 4800 rpm and capable of
accelerating the heavy car to 160 km/h (155 if fitted with optional
automatic gearbox). The 220Sb featured twin carburetors and
produced 110 hp (82 kW) at 5000 rpm, raising top speed to 165 km/h
(103 mph) (160 km/h (99 mph)) and improving 0-100 km/h (62 mph)
acceleration to 15 seconds (16 on the 220b).
