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Old 10-31-2005, 01:33 PM   #1
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1938 Mercedes W125 Record


engine MD 25 DAB/3 60 Degree V12
position Front Longitudinal
aspiration Twin Roots Superchargers
valvetrain DOHC 2 Valves per Cyl
displacement 5577 cc / 340.3 cu in
bore 82 mm / 3.23 in
stroke 88 mm / 3.46 in
compression 9.17:1
power 548.8 kw / 736 bhp @ 5800 rpm
hp per litre 131.97 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 621.1 bhp per tonne
body / frame Alluminum over Oval Tube Frame
front brakes Alloy drums w/Hydrualic Assist
f brake size 400 mm / 15.7 in
rear brakes Alloy drums w/Hydrualic Assist
r brake size 400 mm / 15.7 in
front tire size 6.25x22
rear tire size 7.00x24
steering Worm & Nut
f suspension Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Hydrualic Shock Absorbers
r suspension De Dion Axle w/Torsion Bar Springs, Hydraulic Dampers
weight 1185 kg / 2612 lbs
wheelbase 2725 mm / 107.3 in
front track 1473 mm / 58.0 in
rear track 1412 mm / 55.6 in
length 6250 mm / 246.1 in
width 1850 mm / 72.8 in
height 1150 mm / 45.3 in
transmission 4-Speed Manual

I think this car reached about 450 km/h...I'm not sure though.


1939 Mercedes W154 Record


engine M 154/11 60 Degree V12
position Front Longitudinal
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 349.0 kw / 468 bhp @ 7800 rpm
hp per litre 157.95 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 477.06 bhp per tonne
redline 8000
body / frame Aluminum over Oval Tube Frame
front brakes Alloy Drums w/Hydrualic Assist
f brake size 400 mm / 15.7 in
rear brakes Alloy Drums w/Hydrualic Assist
r brake size 400 mm / 15.7 in
front tire size 6.5x19
rear tire size 7.00x22
steering Worm & Nut
f suspension Doubel Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Hydrualic Dampers
r suspension De Dion Axle w/Torsion Bar Springs, Hydrualic Dampers
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
transmission 5-Speed Manual


1969 Mercedes C111 Concept


engine M 950 F Three-Rotor Wankel
position Front
aspiration Natural
fuel feed Direct Injection, Mechanically Controlled
displacement 1800 cc / 109.8 cu in
compression 9.3:1
power 208.8 kw / 280 bhp @ 7000 rpm
hp per litre 155.56 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 254.55 bhp per weight
torque 294.21 nm / 217 ft lbs @ 4000-5500 rpm
drive wheels RWD
body / frame Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Body over Sheet Steel Chassis
front brakes Internally Ventilated Discs w/Vacuum Assist
rear brakes Internally Ventilated Discs w/Vacuum Assist
front tire size 195 VR 14
rear tire size 195 VR 14
steering Recirculating Ball
f suspension Double Wishbones w/Torsion Bar, Spring Struts
r suspension Tripple Wishbones w/Torsion Bar, Spring Struts
weight 1100 kg / 2425 lbs
wheelbase 2620 mm / 103.1 in
front track 1380 mm / 54.3 in
rear track 1370 mm / 53.9 in
length 4200 mm / 165.4 in
width 1800 mm / 70.9 in
height 1125 mm / 44.3 in
transmission 5-Speed ZF 5 DS-25/1 Transaxle
final drive 3.166:1
0 - 60 mph 4.7 seconds
production 6

nice technics...


1992 Mercedes C112 Concept


price Prototype
engine V12
valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl
displacement 5987 cc / 365.3 cu in
bore 89.0 mm / 3.5 in
stroke 80.2 mm / 3.16 in
compression 10.0:1
power 304.3 kw / 408.0 bhp @ 5200 rpm
hp per litre 68.15 bhp per litre
bhp/weight
torque 580.0 nm / 427.8 ft lbs @ 3800 rpm
drive wheels Mid Engine / RWD
front brakes Vented Discs
rear brakes Vented Discs
weight 1570 kg / 3461 lbs
length 4624 mm / 182.0 in
width 1976 mm / 77.8 in
height 1195 mm / 47.0 in
transmission 6-Speed Manual
top speed 310.0 kph / 192.6 mph
0 - 60 mph 4.9 seconds


1956 Mercedes W196


engine Inline-8
displacement 2496 cc / 152.3 cu in
bore 76 mm / 2.99 in
stroke 69 mm / 2.72 in
power 216.3 kw / 290.1 bhp @ 8200 rpm
hp per litre 116.23 bhp per litre
bhp/weight
top speed 299.3 kph / 186.0 mph

300 km/h!!! year is 1956!


I wanted to keep these cars in memory, they are truly legends so enjoy....
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Old 10-31-2005, 02:30 PM   #2
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the C112 consept is stunning. As for that strange looking C111 it is now that i learnt what hide behind it
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Old 11-01-2005, 12:54 AM   #3
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The W196...a straight 8 engine? Gee whiz. Just think if Mercedes built a straight 8 today.

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Old 11-01-2005, 04:04 AM   #4
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the C112 consept is stunning. As for that strange looking C111 it is now that i learnt what hide behind it
Three Rotor Wankel ?!
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Three Rotor Wankel ?!
why not? it's not to late
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Look at the W154 HP/L ratio, 157.95 HP/L, that's better than most sportscars have even today. Amazing car.
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So, noone cares for these awesome machines, ha??

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Re: Mercedes History Cars

the W125 Record holds the speed record unbroken even today i believe!
269 mph
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Don't forget that some of MB's greatest engines powered these babies.

Messerschmidt BF-109s with inverted Daimler-Benz fuel-injected V12 engines...


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