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Mercedes-Benz 540K

(1936 model)

Brief specs of 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K

2-door 5-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), 8-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 5401 cm3 / 329.6 cu in / 329.6 cu in, 134.2 kW / 180.0 hp / 180.0 hp @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, 431.0 N·m / 317.9 lb·ft / 317.9 lb·ft @ 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 193 km/h / 120 mph / 120 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Mercedes-BenzIssued from1936
Model540KIssued until
Serie540Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerMercedes-BenzCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length5245 mm / 206.5 in / 206.5 inTotal (curb) weight2286 kg / 5040 lb / 5040 lb
Width1905 mm / 75.0 in / 75.0 inDry weight
Height1651 mm / 65.0 in / 65.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase3290 mm / 129.5 in / 129.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1511 mm / 59.5 in / 59.5 inTowing weight
Track rear1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance203 mm / 8.0 in / 8.0 inFuel capacity120 l / 26.5 UK gal / 31.8 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.59  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.67 m2 / 28.8 sq ft / 28.8 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeM 24 IITotal number of cylinders8
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerMercedes-BenzValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore88.0 mm / 3.46 in / 3.46 in
FuelStroke111.0 mm / 4.37 in / 4.37 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.79
Fuel supplyEngine displacement5401 cm3 / 329.6 cu in / 329.6 cu in
Engine Main bearings9Unitary capacity675.13 cm3/cylinder / 41.199 cu in/cylinder / 41.199 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio5.2 : 1
SumpMax. output power134.2 kW / 180.0 hp / 180.0 hp at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm
AspirationsuperchargedMax. torque431.0 N·m / 317.9 lb·ft / 317.9 lb·ft at 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm
Compressor type1 Roots superchargerMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)46.3 kW / 62.1 hp / 62.1 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output24.9 kW/l / 0.546 bhp/cu in / 0.546 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque79.8 N·m/l / 0.70 lb·ft/cu in / 0.70 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.08

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)11.70 s / 11.70 s / 11.70 sTop (maximal) speed193 km/h / 120 mph / 120 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)16.40 s / 16.40 s / 16.40 sPower-to-weight ratio78.7 kW/ton / 59.7 bhp/ton / 59.7 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringworm & nutSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, Double wishbones, Coil springsSuspension rearIndependent, Coil springs
Wheels front4.00F x 17Wheels rear4.00F x 17
Tyres front6.50-17Tyres rear6.50-17
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assistedBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 540K

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