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Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet C (W29) 5.4 (180 Hp) 1936, 1937
Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet C (W29) 5.4 (180 Hp) 1936, 1937
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet C (W29) 5.4 (180 Hp) 1936, 1937

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

W29
Generation

540 K Cabriolet C (W29)
Year of production

1936

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

2

Body type

Cabriolet
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

5.4 (180 Hp)

Power

180 Hp @ 3400 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

431 Nm @ 2200 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

29 l/100 km

Maximum speed (km/h)

170 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M 24 II
Power
180 Hp @ 3400 rpm.
Power per litre
33.3 Hp/l
Torque
431 Nm @ 2200 rpm.
Engine displacement
5401 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Piston stroke
111 mm
Compression ratio
6.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

2500 kg

Max weight (kg)

2850 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

110 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5250 mm

Width (mm)

1880 mm

Height (mm)

1635 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

3290 mm

Front track (mm)

1535 mm

Rear track (mm)

1547 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

12.8 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Coil spring, Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Wheel rims size

17

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