1907 Mercedes 120HP Rennwagen
The cylinder dimensions were equivalent to those of a six-cylinder test engine designed by Paul Daimler in 1906. This was the first DMG car to be fitted with friction shock absorbers. Three cars entered the 1907 French GP, but were unsuccessful in that event. Only one of the cars, driven by Victor Hemery, was placed 10th.
Story by Daimler Chrysler
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| engine | Water Cooled, Inline-4 |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| valvetrain | Single Lateral Camshaft w/2 Valves per Cyl |
| displacement | 14432 cc / 880.7 in³ |
| bore | 175 mm / 6.89 in |
| stroke | 150 mm / 5.91 in |
| compression | 4.5:1 |
| power | 104.4 kw / 140 bhp @ 1400 rpm |
| specific output | 9.7 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 134.62 bhp per tonne |
| redline | 1400 |
| body / frame | Pressed Steel Frame |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front tires | 875 x 105 |
| rear tires | 880 x 125 |
| front brakes | None |
| f brake size | mm / in |
| rear brakes | Drums |
| 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 | 1040 kg / 2293 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2960 mm / 116.5 in |
| front track | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| rear track | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | :1 |
