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1908 Mercedes 150HP Semmering Rennwagen

1908 Mercedes 150HP Semmering Rennwagen

1908 Mercedes 150HP Semmering Rennwagen

This car had the largest displacement of all the cars ever built by DMG. The car won the 1908 and 1909 Semmering races and raced successfully in various sprint races. says daimlerchrysler

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
engine Water-Cooled, Inline-4
position Front Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
valvetrain Twin Lateral Camshafts w/2 valves per Cyl
displacement 17330 cc / Not Available in³
bore 175 mm / 6.89 in
stroke 180 mm / 7.09 in
compression 4.5:1
power 111.9 kw / 150 bhp @ 1400 rpm
specific output 8.66 bhp per litre
body / frame Pressed Steel Frame
driven wheels RWD
front brakes None
f brake size mm / in
rear brakes Drums w/External Band Brake acting on Input Shaft
r brake size mm / in
f suspension Rigid Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Springs
r suspension Rigid Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Springs
wheelbase 2690 mm / 105.9 in
front track 1400 mm / 55.1 in
rear track 1400 mm / 55.1 in
gear ratios :1
top speed ~172 kph / 106.9 mph