1924 Mercedes Monza

First Eight-cylinder Mercedes: This was the first car that Ferdinand Porsche himself designed in his new capacity as the chief designer of the Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft, and it was fitted with the first eight-cylinder engine that was designed for the company’s road vehicles. In the Monza race, however, the car turned out to be problematic and very difficult to control. Count Zborowski, one of its drivers along with Masetti, Neubauer and Sailer, lost his life in this race. This car scored its greatest triumph when it won the 1926 German GP with Caracciola at the wheel.

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In Detail

submitted by	Richard Owen
engine	M2 Inline-8
position	Front Longitudinal
aspiration	Supercharged
valvetrain	DOHC, 2 Valves per Cyl
displacement	1996 cc / 121.8 in³
bore	61.7 mm / 2.43 in
stroke	82.8 mm / 3.26 in
compression	5.0:1
power	126.8 kw / 170 bhp @ 7000 rpm
specific output	85.17 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	217.95 bhp per tonne
body / frame	Pressed Steel Frame
front tires	5 x 29
rear tires	6 x 31
front brakes	Drums
f brake size	mm / in
rear brakes	Drums
r brake size	mm / in
steering	Worm & Nut
f suspension	Rigid Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Springs, Friction Shock Absorbers
r suspension	Rigid Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Springs, Friction Shock Absorbers
curb weight	780 kg / 1720 lbs
wheelbase	2600 mm / 102.4 in
front track	1360 mm / 53.5 in
rear track	1360 mm / 53.5 in
transmission	3-Speed Manual
gear ratios	:1
top speed	~180 kph / 111.8 mph