1903 Mercedes 60HP Simplex Rennwagen Specifications

1903 Mercedes 60HP Simplex Rennwagen Specifications - Specs

engine M 14514, Cast Iron, Inline-4
position Front Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
valvetrain 2 Valves per Cyl
displacement 9293 cc / 567.1 cu in
bore 140 mm / 5.51 in
stroke 51 mm / 2.01 in
compression 4.5:1
power 44.7 kw / 60 bhp @ 1060 rpm
hp per litre 6.46 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 60.12 bhp per tonne
redline 1150
drive wheels Chain Driven RWD
body / frame Steel over Pressed-Steel Frame
front brakes None
rear brakes Drums
front tire size 910 x 100
rear tire size 920 x 125
steering Worm & Nut
f suspension Rigid-Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Springs
r suspension Rigid-Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Springs
weight 998 kg / 2200 lbs
wheelbase 2750 mm / 108.3 in
front track 1410 mm / 55.5 in
rear track 1410 mm / 55.5 in
transmission 4-Speed Manual
gear ratios 4.0:1, 1.9:1, 1.13:1, 1.0:1
top speed 118 kph / 73.3 mph