Test series of sleeve-valve engine

  • Date
    April 1909
  • Description
    After signing a pre-contractual agreement covering manufacturing licences, DMG decides to build the sleeve-valve engine invented by the American Charles J. Knight in a six-unit test series. The first such unit is completed on 23 July.
Mercedes-Knight 16/40 hp engine, built from 1910 to 1916
15724
Mercedes-Knight 16/40 hp
Mercedes-Knight 65 hp engine, built from 1912 to 1915
72943
Mercedes-Knight 65 hp
Loading