1939 Mercedes-Benz W163 Specifications

1939 Mercedes-Benz W163 Specifications - Specs

engine Front Longitudinal
position M 163 V12
aspiration Twin Roots Superchargers
valvetrain DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl
displacement 2963 cc / 180.8 cu in
bore 67 mm / 2.64 in
stroke 70 mm / 2.76 in
compression 7.5:1
power 360.2 kw / 483.0 bhp @ 7800 rpm
hp per litre 163.01 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 492.35 bhp per tonne
redline 8000
drive wheels RWD
body / frame Aluminum over Oval Tube Frame
front brakes Lockheed Hydrualics
f brake size 419 mm / 16.5 in
rear brakes Lockheed Hydrualics
r brake size 419 mm / 16.5 in
front tire size 5.25x17
rear tire size 7x19
steering Worm & Nut
f suspension Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Hydrualic Shock Absorbers
r suspension De Dion Axle w/Torsion Bar Springs, Hydrualic Shick Absorbers
weight 981 kg / 2163 lbs
wheelbase 2730 mm / 107.5 in
front track 1475 mm / 58.1 in
rear track 1412 mm / 55.6 in
length 4250 mm / 167.3 in
width 1750 mm / 68.9 in
height 1010 mm / 39.8 in
transmission 5-Speed Manual
top speed 330 kph / 205.1 mph
epa city/hwy 483.0