PKW1030010 Benz »Velo« (»Velociped«, 1.5 hp)

Benz »Velo« (»Velociped«, 1.5 hp)

  • Production period
    1894 - 1898
  • Combustion principle
    four-stroke
  • Configuration
    rear, horizontal
  • Number of cylinders / arrangement
    1 / horizontal, vertical flywheel
  • Bore x Stroke
    110 x 110 mm
  • Total displacement
    1045 cc
  • Rated output
    1.5 hp at 450 rpm
  • Number of valves / arrangement
    1 intake (automatic) / overhead; 1 exhaust (controlled) / vertical
  • Fuel system
    initially Benz surface carburettor, then Benz float-type carburettor
  • Fuel tank: position / capacity
    under the driver's seat / 18 l
  • Frame design
    wood frame with iron reinforcement, wooden bodywork
  • Front-wheel suspension
    rigid axle
  • Rear-wheel suspension
    rigid axle
  • Front springs
    full-elliptic springs
  • Rear springs
    full-elliptic springs
  • Steering
    king-pin steering; vertical steering column in centre of car
  • Brake system (foot brake)
    from 1896: outside band brake, acting on rear wheels
  • Parking brake (hand brake)
    wood-pad brakes, acting on solid-rubber rear tyres; hillholder
  • Wheels
    wire-spoke wheels
  • Tires
    solid-rubber (550/850 mm); pneumatics (540/780 mm) optional from 1896
  • Driven wheels
    rear wheels
  • Drivetrain
    2 flat belts from the engine to the countershaft with loose- and fixed-pulley set and integrated differential; one chain from the countershaft to each of the rear wheels
  • Gearing
    2 forward gear, no reverse gear; optional from 1896: 3 forward, 1 reverse.
  • Clutch
    not fitted
  • Transmission type
    two-stage flat belt transmission; if applicable additional planetary gear
  • Maximum speed
    approx. 20 km/h
  • Fuel consumption
    14 l
  • Wheelbase
    1340 mm
  • Front / rear track
    1000 / 1040 mm
  • Length
    2250 mm
  • Width
    1250 mm
  • Height
    1350 mm
  • Kerb weight
    280 - 320 kg
  • Prices
    Mk. 2,000.-
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