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1941 Mercedes-Benz 600 K

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Mercedes-Benz

Quick Facts

Chassis Code: W 148

Build Start: 1941

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1941
Model Variant: W 148
Chassis Code: W 148

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 3280mm
Track/tread (rear): 1500mm
Width: 1900mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 120litres
Track/tread (front): 1475mm
Length: 5000mm
Height: 1700mm
Kerb weight: 2000kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 0.71
Engine Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Cylinders: V 12 in 80° vee
Bore × Stroke: 82 × 95mm
Specific torque: 93.69Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 6.3:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: S/Charged
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.11
Engine Type: supercharged petrol
Engine Code: M 157
Capacity: 6 litre (6020cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.86
Specific output: 29.4 kW/litre39.9 ps/litre, 39.4 0.65bhp/litre
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 4
Catalytic converter: N

Performance

Maximum Speed: 190km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 11.32kg/kW
Maximum Torque: 564 Nmlb/ft
Power-to-weight ratio: 120.15 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Maximum Power Output: 240 @ 3600 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Solex 32 IFF carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.DW.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.52
Rear suspension: dD.CS.

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr-S
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1177.3kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Front: 7.50-17
Tyres Rear: 7.50-17

Other

RAC rating: 50.0
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 24 valves in total
Number of doors: 4
Unitary Capacity: 501.67cc

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