PKW1070090 Benz 14/30 hp

Benz 14/30 hp

  • Production period
    1909 - 1922
  • Combustion principle
    four-stroke
  • Configuration
    front, longitudinal; vertical
  • Number of cylinders / arrangement
    4 / in-line (in pairs)
  • Bore x Stroke
    90 x 140 mm
  • Total displacement
    3560 cc
  • Compression ratio
    4.3
  • Rated output
    30 hp at 1650 rpm
  • Number of valves / arrangement
    1 intake, 1 exhaust / lateral, vertical (L-disposition)
  • Valve operation
    1 lateral camshaft
  • Camshaft drive
    via gearwheels, later via chain
  • Fuel system
    Benz spraying nozzle carburettor, from 1913 Zenith carburettor
  • Fuel tank: position / capacity
    in the rear / 75 l
  • Frame design
    pressed-steel frame
  • Front-wheel suspension
    rigid axle
  • Rear-wheel suspension
    rigid axle
  • Front springs
    semi-elliptical springs
  • Rear springs
    semi-elliptical springs
  • Steering
    worm-and-nut steering, right-hand
  • Brake system (foot brake)
    outside shoe-type brake, acting on transmission input shaft
  • Parking brake (hand brake)
    internal shoe-type brake, acting on rear wheels; hillholder
  • Wheels
    wooden-spoke (wheel rims detachable) or Rudge wire-spoke wheels
  • Tires
    front: 810 x 90 or 815 x 105; rear: 820 or 880 x 120
  • Driven wheels
    rear wheels
  • Drivetrain
    cardan shaft
  • Gearing
    4-speed manual transmission
  • Shifting
    shift lever, right exterior or interior (gate shift)
  • Clutch
    leather cone clutch
  • Transmission type
    change-speed gear
  • Gear ratios
    I. 4.30; II. 2.30; III. 1.50; IV. 1.0
  • Final drive ratio
    3.44
  • Maximum speed
    74 km/h
  • Fuel consumption
    19 l
  • Gearing
    4-speed manual transmission
  • Shifting
    shift lever, right exterior or interior (gate shift)
  • Clutch
    leather cone clutch
  • Transmission type
    change-speed gear
  • Gear ratios
    I. 4.30; II. 2.90; III. 1.90; IV. 1.0
  • Final drive ratio
    2.78
  • Maximum speed
    74 km/h
  • Fuel consumption
    19 l
  • Wheelbase
    3150 mm; sports car: 2920 mm
  • Front / rear track
    1400 / 1400 mm
  • Length
    saloon: 4355 mm
  • Width
    saloon: 1720 mm
  • Height
    saloon: 2180 mm
  • Chassis weigth
    1000 kg
  • Kerb weight
    double phaeton: 1550 kg
  • Prices
    chassis: Mk. 11,000.-
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