Mercedes 10/40 hp, from 1924: 10/40/65 hp

Combustion principle:
four-stroke Otto (carburettor engine with engageable Roots supercharger)
Configuration:
front, longitudinal; vertical
Number of cylinders / arrangement:
4 / in-line (block)
Bore x Stroke:
80 x 130 mm
Total displacement:
2614 cc
Rated output:
35 - 40 hp at 2400 rpm, with supercharger 65 hp at 2800 rpm
Number of valves / arrangement:
1 intake, 1 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
Valve operation:
1 overhead camshaft
Camshaft drive:
vertical shaft
Fuel system:
1 Mercedes throttle carburettor with annular float
Fuel tank: position / capacity:
in the rear / 90 l

Frame design:
U-section pressed-steel frame
Front-wheel suspension:
rigid axle
Rear-wheel suspension:
rigid axle
Front springs:
semi-elliptical springs
Rear springs:
cantilever semi-elliptical springs
Steering:
worm-and-nut steering, right-hand
Brake system (foot brake):
mechanical; acting on cardan shaft, from 1924 additionally on front wheels
Parking brake (hand brake):
mechanical, acting on rear wheels
Wheels:
wooden- or wire-spoke wheels
Tires:
820 x 120 or 820 x 135
Driven wheels:
rear wheels
Drivetrain:
cardan shaft