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Mercedes-Benz 290 {W 18}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 78.00 mm × 100.00 mm 3.07 in × 3.94 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.9 litre 2867 cc (174.955 cu in)
Engine type SV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 5.75:1
Fuel system 1 Solex 35 BFV carburettor
Maximum power 59.8 PS (59.0 bhp) (44 kW) @ 3200 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 108 km/h (67 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 34.2 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code M 18
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.78
Unitary capacity 477.83 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2880 mm
wheelbase 113.4 in
Length (milimeters) 4590 mm
Length (inches) 180.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1730 mm
Width (inches) 68.1 in
Height (milimeters) 1660 mm
Height (inches) 65.4 in
L:W ratio 1.59
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1725 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3803 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 56 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12.3 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.8 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
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3OD
Top gear ratio 0.75
Final drive ratio 5.66

General information

RAC rating 22.6
Number made
Model code
Model family W 18
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1933 Mercedes-Benz 290 {W 18} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1933

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