1908 Benz 150HP Rennwagen

The 150 hp Benz Grand Prix racing car, built in 1908, was used for the first time in the American Grand Prix race at Savannah on 26 November 1908. The three cars raced by Benz were driven by Victor Héméry (2nd), René Hanriot (4th) and Fritz Erle (retired due to defect).

In Detail

engine	Bz 15524 Inline-4
position	Front Longitudinal
aspiration	Natural
valvetrain	Single Lateral Camshaft, 2 Valves per Cyl
bore	154.9 mm / 6.1 in
stroke	1460 mm / 57.48 in
compression	4.8:1
power	111.9 kw / 150 bhp @ 1460 rpm
bhp/weight	124.69 bhp per tonne
redline	1620
body / frame	Pressed Steel Frame
driven wheels	RWD w/Dual Chain Drive
front tires	875 x 105
rear tires	805 x 145
front brakes	None
f brake size	mm / in
rear brakes	Drums w/Output 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	1203 kg / 2652 lbs
wheelbase	2775 mm / 109.3 in
front track	1320 mm / 52.0 in
rear track	1320 mm / 52.0 in
length	3800 mm / 149.6 in
width	1580 mm / 62.2 in
height	1430 mm / 56.3 in
transmission	4-Speed Manual
gear ratios	:1
top speed	~182 kph / 113.1 mph