PKW1090030 Benz 16/50 hp, from 1926: Mercedes-Benz 16/50 hp

Benz 16/50 hp, from 1926: Mercedes-Benz 16/50 hp

  • Production period
    1921 - 1927
  • Combustion principle
    four-stroke
  • Configuration
    front, longitudinal; vertical
  • Number of cylinders / arrangement
    6 / in-line (in two groups of three)
  • Bore x Stroke
    80 x 138 mm
  • Total displacement
    4160 cc
  • Compression ratio
    4.75
  • Rated output
    50 hp at 2000 rpm
  • Number of valves / arrangement
    1 intake, 1 exhaust / lateral, vertical (L-disposition)
  • Valve operation
    1 lateral camshaft
  • Camshaft drive
    chain
  • Fuel system
    2 Zenith cross-draught carburettors
  • Fuel tank: position / capacity
    in the rear / 80 l
  • Frame design
    pressed-steel frame
  • Front-wheel suspension
    rigid axle
  • Rear-wheel suspension
    rigid axle
  • Front springs
    semi-elliptical springs
  • Rear springs
    underslung semi-elliptical springs
  • Steering
    worm-and-nut steering, right-hand
  • Brake system (foot brake)
    mechanical; acting on transmission input shaft, from 1925 additionally on front wheels
  • Parking brake (hand brake)
    mechanical, acting on rear wheels
  • Wheels
    wooden-spoke wheels or Rudge wire-spoke wheels
  • Tires
    880 x 135 or 33 x 6.75
  • Driven wheels
    rear wheels
  • Drivetrain
    cardan shaft
  • Gearing
    4-speed manual transmission
  • Shifting
    shift lever, right exterior (from 1924 interior); gate shift
  • Clutch
    leather cone clutch
  • Transmission type
    change-speed gear
  • Gear ratios
    I. 3.89; II. 2.59; III. 1.71; IV. 1.0
  • Final drive ratio
    4.00 or 3.73
  • Maximum speed
    90 km/h
  • Fuel consumption
    16 - 18 l
  • Wheelbase
    3480 mm
  • Front / rear track
    1420 / 1420 mm
  • Length
    4800 mm
  • Width
    1830 mm
  • Height
    1950 mm
  • Chassis weigth
    1250 kg
  • Kerb weight
    tourer: 1750 kg; saloon: 1900 kg
  • Prices
    tourer: RM 19,500.-
    1926 - 1927:
    tourer (6 seats): RM 12,900.-
    sedan (6 seats): RM 15,000.-
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