Mercedes-Benz 540 K 1936 specs
General information
| Model: | Mercedes-Benz 540 K |
| Year: | 1936 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 8 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 5401 ccm |
| Max power: | 179 PS (132 kW) at 3500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 440 Nm at 2200 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 5.2:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 88 x 111 mm (3.5 x 4.4 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 193 km/h (119.9 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0783 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 5780 litres (1527 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Drums |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Front tire dimensions: | 6.50-17 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 6.50-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 2286 kg (5039.8 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 5250 mm (206.7 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1910 mm (75.2 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1660 mm (65.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 3300 mm (129.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 120 litres (31.7 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) |
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