Benz »Velo« (»Velociped«, 2.75 hp)

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:
2.75 hp at 600 rpm
Number of valves / arrangement:
1 intake (auto.), 1 exhaust (controlled) / horizontal, facing
Fuel system:
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 gears, no reverse; optional, standard from 1900: 3 forward, 1 reverse.
Clutch:
not fitted
Transmission type:
two-stage flat belt transmission; if applicable additional planetary gear
Maximum speed:
approx. 25 - 30 km/h
Fuel consumption:
14 l