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Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster 1939

Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster 1939

 

type Series Production Car
built at Germany
engine Supercharged Inline-8
position M 24 II, Front Longitudinal
aspiration Supercharged
valvetrain 2 Valves per Cyl
displacement 5401 cc / 329.6 in³
bore 88 mm / 3.46 in
stroke 111 mm / 4.37 in
compression 6.5:1
power 134.2 kw / 180 bhp @ 3400 rpm
specific output 33.33 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 80.36 bhp per tonne
body / frame Steel over Pressed Steel Frame
driven wheels RWD
front tires 7.0×17
rear tires 7.0×17
front brakes Hydrualic Drums
rear brakes Hydrualic Drums
front wheels F 43.2 x 10.2 cm / 17.0 x 4.0 in
rear wheels R 43.2 x 10.2 cm / 17.0 x 4.0 in
steering Worm & Nut
f suspension Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs
r suspension Swing Axle w/Trailing Arms, Double Coil Springs
curb weight 2240 kg / 4938 lbs
wheelbase 3290 mm / 129.5 in
front track 1535 mm / 60.4 in
rear track 1547 mm / 60.9 in
length 5100 mm / 200.8 in
width 1800 mm / 70.9 in
height 1530 mm / 60.2 in
transmission 4-Speed Manual
gear ratios 3.90:1, 2.88:1, 1.45:1, 1.00:1
final drive 3.08:1
top speed ~170 kph / 105.6 mph
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