Mercedes-Benz SSKL, 1931

Engine type:
M 06 RS
Inlet valves:
1 overhead valve per cylinder, actuated via finger follower
Ignition sequence:
1-5-3-6-2-4
No. of cylinders / arrangement:
6 / in line
Outlet valves:
1 overhead valve per cylinder, actuated via finger follower
Configuration:
Front, longitudinal; vertical
Valve operation:
1 overhead camshaft, vertical-shaft drive
Ignition adjustment:
Automatically & manually with lever on steering wheel
Combustion principle:
Four-stroke Otto (with supercharger)
Crankshaft:
4-bearing (friction bearings of white metal)
Bore x Stroke:
100 x 150 mm
Fuel system:
2 Pressurized updraft carburetors / Roots supercharger
Total displacement:
7065 cc
Spark plugs:
2 per cylinder, Bosch M 145/1
Fuel supply:
Air pressure
Compression ratio:
7.0
Fuel tank capacity:
130 l
Maximum / output / rated output:
240 hp without, 300 hp at 3400 /min with supercharger
Fuel consumption:
27-32 l
Rated torque:
70.2 mkg at 2000 /min
Cooling:
Water circulation cooling via rotary pump
Maximum revolutions:
3600 /min
Lubrication:
Pressure circulation lubrication via gear pump with fresh oil addition
Cylinders:
Silumin block with wet gray cast iron liners
Oil consumption:
1 l
Cylinder head:
Gray cast iron, removable
Starter:
Electrical, 1.2 hp Bosch
Generator:
Bosch RK 132/12 900
Battery:
Varta 6BF6, 12 V 60 Ah
Ignition:
Combined magneto and battery ignition, separate plug sets
Ignition system:
Bosch magneto ZR6, double ignition

Hand brake:
Acting on rear wheels
Foot brake:
Acting on front- and rear wheels
Steering:
Worm-and-nut steering
Wheels:
Wire-spoke wheels, center mounting
Front tires:
Special high-pressure tyres, 5.00 x 30
Frame design:
U-section pressed-steel frame
Rear tires:
Special high-pressure tyres, 5.00 x 30
Front wheel suspension:
Rigid axle with semi-elliptic springs, hydraulic shock absorbers
Drivetrain:
By cardan shaft to differential and rear wheels
Rear wheel suspension:
Rigid axle with underslung semi-elliptic springs, friction shock absorbers
Brake system:
Mechanically actuated, including brake compensating device
Front brakes:
Internal band brakes with finned gray iron drums
Rear brakes:
Internal band brakes with finned gray iron drums