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Mercedes-Benz 540K

Bodywork

type 4/5S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 88.00 mm × 111.00 mm 3.46 in × 4.37 in
Cylinders S-8
Displace 5.4 litre 5401 cc (329.589 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 5.20:1
Fuel system
Maximum power 182.5 PS (180.0 bhp) (134.2 kW) @ 3500 rpm
0-50 mph 11.70 s
0-60 mph 16.40 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 193 km/h (120 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 78.74 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 431.0 Nm (318 ft·lb) (44 kgm) @ 2200 rpm
bmep 1002.8 kPa (145.4 psi)
Specific torque 79.8 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 24 II
Main bearings 9
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.79
Unitary capacity 675.13 cc/cylinder
Aspiration S/Charged
Compressor type 1 Roots supercharger
Intercooler
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3290 mm
wheelbase 129.5 in
Length (milimeters) 5245 mm
Length (inches) 206.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1905 mm
Width (inches) 75 in
Height (milimeters) 1651 mm
Height (inches) 65 in
L:W ratio 1.59
Ground clearance (milimeters) 203 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 8 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 2286 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 5040 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 120.5 litr
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 26.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 31.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering worm & nut
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 6.50-17
Wheels 4.00F x 17
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.08

General information

RAC rating 38.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K PDF Manual
540K picture
Designer unknown
Year 1936

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