1900 Daimler 23HP La Turbie Rennwagen

A successful racing car – also built in a 28 hp engine version -, but with fairly instable handling characteristics due to its high centre of gravity. With this car, factory driver Bauer had his fatal accident in Nice in 1900. His accident was attributed to the car design. This realization resulted in the design of the first Mercedes, which outgrew all the failings of the Phoenix car.

In Detail


engine	Water-Cooled, Phoenix Inline-4
valvetrain	2 Valves per Cyl
displacement	5503 cc / 335.8 in³
bore	106 mm / 4.17 in
stroke	156 mm / 6.14 in
power	20.9 kw / 28 bhp @ 950 rpm
specific output	5.09 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	20.0 bhp per tonne
body / frame	Pressed Steel Frame
driven wheels	RWD w/dual Chain Drive
front tires	920 x 120
rear tires	920 x 120
front brakes	None
f brake size	mm / in
rear brakes	Drums w/Output Shaft Band Brakes
r brake size	mm / in
steering	Worm & Nut
f suspension	Rigid Axle w/Semi Ellipic Springs
r suspension	Rigid Axle w/Semi Ellipic Springs
curb weight	1400 kg / 3086 lbs
wheelbase	1735 mm / 68.3 in
front track	1375 mm / 54.1 in
rear track	1400 mm / 55.1 in
width	1630 mm / 64.2 in
height	1500 mm / 59.1 in
transmission	4-Speed Manual
gear ratios	:1
top speed	~81 kph / 50.3 mph