1901 Mercedes 35HP Phaeton
The Phaeton was the passenger car version of the first 35HP Race-Car which won many French racing events. This is probably one of the first race cars that was adapted for road use. Also during the same period, Mercedes developed a 12/16HP model along with the cheapest, 8/11HP model.
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| engine | Inline-4 |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| valvetrain | 2 Valves per Cyl |
| displacement | 5913 cc / 360.8 in³ |
| bore | 116 mm / 4.57 in |
| stroke | 140 mm / 5.51 in |
| power | 26.1 kw / 35 bhp @ 950 rpm |
| specific output | 5.92 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 29.17 bhp per tonne |
| body / frame | Steel Panels over Pressed-Steel Frame |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front tires | 910 x 90 |
| rear tires | 1020 x 120 |
| front brakes | None |
| f brake size | mm / in |
| rear brakes | Drive Shaft Brake Band |
| r brake size | mm / in |
| steering | Worm & Nut |
| f suspension | Rigid Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Springs |
| r suspension | Rigid-Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Springs |
| curb weight | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs |
| transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | :1 |
| top speed | ~70 kph / 43.5 mph |
