1921 Mercedes 28/95HP

This car was DMG’s flagship from 1914 to 1924 and laid the foundation of the high reputation of the great Mercedes-Benz sports cars. In the early twenties, its engine was used as a test carrier for the supercharger with which it won the over 4.5 l production car class in the 1922 Targa Florio, piloted by Max Sailer who had already won the production car category with the natural aspirated 28/95 hp car in the 1921 event.

The 28/95 was also the last model before the eventual merger of Daimer and Mercedes. It was powered by a version of the Inline-6 engine that could produce a very capable 100 bhp.

In Detail

submitted by	Richard Owen
engine	Water Cooled, M 10546, Inline-6
position	Front Longitudinal
aspiration	Natural
valvetrain	SOHC 2 Valves per Cyl
displacement	7280 cc / 444.3 in³
bore	105 mm / 4.13 in
stroke	140 mm / 5.51 in
power	73.8 kw / 99 bhp @ 1800 rpm
specific output	13.6 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	55.0 bhp per tonne
body / frame	U-Section Pressed Steel
driven wheels	RWD
front tires	895 x 135, 895 x 150 or 935 x 135
rear tires	895 x 135, 895 x 150 or 935 x 135
front brakes	Drums
rear brakes	Drums
steering	Worm & Nut
f suspension	Rigid Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Springs, Friction Dampers
r suspension	Rigid Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Springs, Friction Dampers
curb weight	1800 kg / 3968 lbs
wheelbase	3063 mm / 120.6 in
front track	1351 mm / 53.2 in
rear track	1351 mm / 53.2 in
length	4650 mm / 183.1 in
width	1580 mm / 62.2 in
height	1600 mm / 63.0 in
transmission	4-Speed Manual
top speed	~140 kph / 87.0 mph

 

Auction Sales History

 

1924 Mercedes 28/95 Sport Phaeton 27003 – sold for $1,017,500 An important Mercedes model; one of only a handful in existence. Restoration completed by John Griffith and Gene Smyers during the early 1990s. Owned by some of the earliest and most noted automotive collectors in the U.S. Handsome in presentation, highly equipped, abundant power for touring.
Auction Source: 2011 Monterey Auction by RM