1. Passenger Cars
  2. Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars, since 1946
  3. E-Class Saloons and predecessors
  4. Types 170 V and 170 D (W 136), 1946 - 1953
  5. 170 V van / W 136 I, 1946 - 1949

170 V van

170 V van
  • Design name
    W 136 I
  • Type
    136.016
  • Production period
    1946 - 1949
  • Combustion principle
    four-stroke petrol
  • Configuration
    front, longitudinal; vertical
  • Engine type
    M 136 I / 136.921
  • Number of cylinders / arrangement
    4 / in-line
  • Bore x Stroke
    73.5 x 100 mm
  • Total displacement
    1697 cc (tax classification: 1685 cc)
  • Compression ratio
    6.0
  • Rated output
    38 hp at 3600 rpm
  • Rated torque
    10 mkg at 1800 rpm
  • Number of valves / arrangement
    1 intake, 1 exhaust / lateral, vertical
  • Valve operation
    lateral camshaft
  • Camshaft drive
    spur gears
  • Fuel system
    1 Solex 30 BFLVS updraught carburettor
  • Fuel tank: position / capacity
    in the engine compartment / 42 l
  • Frame design
    cruciform oval-tube frame / steel unit body
  • Front-wheel suspension
    1 upper and 1 lower transverse spring
  • Rear-wheel suspension
    swing axle
  • Front springs
    transverse springs
  • Rear springs
    coil springs
  • Shock absorber front/rear
    piston-type shock absorbers
  • Steering
    ZF-Ross worm-and-lever steering
  • Brake system (foot brake)
    hydraulic, acting on front- and rear wheels; four-wheel drum brakes
  • Parking brake (hand brake)
    mechanical, acting on rear wheels
  • Wheels
    sheet-steel disc wheels
  • Tires
    6.50-16
  • Driven wheels
    rear wheels
  • Drivetrain
    single-piece cardan shaft
  • Gearing
    4-speed manual transmission
  • Availibility
    as standard
  • Shifting
    shift lever in centre of vehicle
  • Clutch
    dry single-disc clutch
  • Transmission type
    change-speed gear
  • Gear ratios
    I. 4.025; II. 2.28; III. 1.42; IV. 1.0; R. 3.72
  • Final drive ratio
    4.72
  • Maximum speed
    80 km/h
  • Fuel consumption
    11 l
  • by Guideline
    DIN 70030: consumption, determined at 3/4 of top-speed (not more than 110 km/h), plus 10 %
  • Wheelbase
    2845 mm
  • Front / rear track
    1310 / 1330 mm
  • Length
    4340 mm
  • Width
    1620 mm
  • Height
    1850 mm
  • Chassis weigth
    760 kg
  • Kerb weight
    1130 kg (including driver)
  • by Guideline
    DIN 70020 (ready to drive, including fuel, spare wheel and tool kit)
  • Gross weight
    2100 kg
  • Units produced
    552
  • Prices
    07.1948: DM 7250.00 (not including tyres)
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