540 K (with rear-set engine)

Combustion principle:
four-stroke Otto (carburettor engine with engageable Roots supercharger)
Configuration:
front, longitudinal; vertical
Engine type:
M 24 II
Number of cylinders / arrangement:
8 / in line
Bore x Stroke:
88 x 111 mm
Total displacement:
5401 cc (tax classification: 5363 cc)
Compression ratio:
5.2; depending on fuel, up to 6.5
Rated output:
115 hp, with supercharger 180 hp at 3400 rpm
Rated torque:
44 mkg at 2200 rpm
Number of valves / arrangement:
1 intake, 1 exhaust / overhead
Valve operation:
1 lateral camshaft
Camshaft drive:
via spur gears
Fuel system:
1 twin updraught carburettor Mercedes-Benz
Fuel tank: position / capacity:
in the rear / 110 l

Frame design:
box-section pressed-steel low-bed frame
Front-wheel suspension:
double wishbone
Rear-wheel suspension:
swing axle, up to 1938 with additional compensating springs
Front springs:
coil springs
Rear springs:
double coil springs
Steering:
worm-and-nut steering
Brake system (foot brake):
hydraulic, with Bosch-Dewandre vacuum booster; acting on front and rear wheels
Parking brake (hand brake):
mechanical, acting on rear wheels
Wheels:
wire-spoke wheels
Wheel rims:
drop-centre rim 4.00 F x 17
Tires:
7.00 or 7.50-17 extra
Driven wheels:
rear wheels
Drivetrain:
cardan shaft