Car Specs

1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Innenlenker

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Mercedes-Benz

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Chassis Code: W 29

Build Start: 1938

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1938
Model Variant: W 29
Chassis Code: W 29

Dimensions

Track/tread (rear): 1502mm
Width: 1860mm
Ground clearance: 190mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 115litres
Wheelbase: 3290mm
Track/tread (front): 1515mm
Length: 5250mm
Height: 1640mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Cylinders: Straight 8
Bore × Stroke: 88 × 111mm
Specific torque: 79.8Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 5.2:1
Compressor: 1 Roots supercharger
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Final Drive Ratio: 3.08
Engine Type: supercharged petrol
Engine Code: M 24 II
Capacity: 5.4 litre (5401cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.79
Specific output: 24.5 kW/litre33.3 ps/litre, 32.9 0.54bhp/litre
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: S/Charged
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed manual

Performance

Maximum Torque: 431 Nmlb/ft
Maximum Speed: 185km/h
Maximum Power Output: 180 @ 3400 rpm
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Mercedes-Benz carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.6

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1002.8kPa
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 17x4.00F
Tyres Front: 7.00-17
Wheel Size Rear: 17x4.00F
Tyres Rear: 7.00-17

Other

RAC rating: 38.4
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 675.13cc
Number of doors: 2

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