PKW1070060 Benz 8/18 hp

Benz 8/18 hp

  • Production period
    1910 - 1912
  • Combustion principle
    four-stroke
  • Configuration
    front, longitudinal; vertical
  • Number of cylinders / arrangement
    4 / in-line (block)
  • Bore x Stroke
    72 x 120 mm
  • Total displacement
    1950 cc
  • Compression ratio
    4.2
  • Rated output
    18 hp at 1800 rpm
  • Number of valves / arrangement
    1 intake, 1 exhaust / lateral, vertical
  • Valve operation
    1 lateral camshaft
  • Camshaft drive
    chain
  • Fuel system
    Benz spraying nozzle carburettor
  • Fuel tank: position / capacity
    runabout: under driver's seat; saloon: in the rear
  • 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)
    mechanical, acting on transmission input shaft
  • Parking brake (hand brake)
    mechanical, acting on rear wheels
  • Wheels
    wooden-spoke wheels
  • Tires
    runabout: 810 x 110; saloon: 815 x 105;
  • Driven wheels
    rear wheels
  • Drivetrain
    cardan shaft
  • Gearing
    4-speed manual transmission
  • Shifting
    shift lever, right exterior (gate shift)
  • Clutch
    leather cone clutch
  • Transmission type
    change-speed gear
  • Final drive ratio
    4.26
  • Maximum speed
    62 km/h
  • Fuel consumption
    14 - 15 l
  • Wheelbase
    2850 mm
  • Front / rear track
    1250 / 1250 mm
  • Length
    3900 mm
  • Width
    1500 mm
  • Height
    2050 mm
  • Chassis weigth
    700 kg
  • Kerb weight
    900 bis 1100 kg
  • Prices
    chassis: Mk. 6,200.-
    runabout: Mk. 7,200.-
    sedan: Mk. 8,500.-
    landaulet: Mk. 8,500.-
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