Type
4/5S SAL
Number of doors
4
Wheelbase
3274 mm 128.9 in
Track: Front
1350 mm 53.1 in
Track: Rear
1350 mm 53.1 in
Length
4600 mm 181.1 in
Width
1740 mm 68.5 in
Height
1950 mm 76.8 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.41
Kerb weight
1730 kg 3814 lb
Fuel capacity
65 litres 14.3 UK Gal 17.2 US Gal
Bore
72.00 mm
Cylinders
S-6
Displacement
2.9 litre2860 cc(174.528 cu in)
Compression ratio
4.75:1
Fuel system
1 Ze carb
Maximum power
40.6 PS (40.0 bhp) (29.8 kW)@ 2250 rpm
Specific output
14 bhp/litre0.23 bhp/cu in
Manufacturer
Benz
Main bearings
4
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.62
Unitary capacity
476.67 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
Top speed
80 km/h (50 mph)
Power-to-weight
23.12 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
worm & nut
Suspension
front LA.SE.
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
4.26
RAC rating
19.3
year
1923
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