Mercedes 2-litre 8-cylinder "Monza" racing car, 1924

Mercedes 2-litre 8-cylinder "Monza" racing car, 1924
  • Engine type
    M 2 l 8
  • Inlet valves
    2 inclined overhead valves per cylinder, actuated via finger followers
  • No. of cylinders / arrangement
    8 / in line
  • Outlet valves
    2 inclined overhead valves per cylinde, actuated via finger followers
  • Configuration
    Front, longitudinal; vertical
  • Valve operation
    2 overhead camshafts, gear drive
  • Combustion principle
    Four-stroke Otto (with supercharger)
  • Crankshaft
    5-bearing (roller bearings)
  • Bore x Stroke
    61.7 x 82.8 mm
  • Fuel system
    1 Updraft suction carburetor / Roots supercharger
  • Total displacement
    1996 cc
  • Spark plugs
    1 per cylinder
  • Compression ratio
    5.0
  • Fuel tank capacity
    94 l
  • Maximum / output / rated output
    170 hp at 7000 /min
  • Cooling
    Water circulation cooling via feed pump, no fan fitted
  • Lubrication
    Pressure circulation lubrication via suction and pressure pumps
  • Cylinders
    Steel cylinders with welded-on cooling-water jackets
  • Cylinder head
    Not removable, welded together with cylinders
  • Starter
    Starting crank
  • Ignition
    High-voltage magneto ignition
  • Ignition system
    Bosch magneto
  • 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
    5 x 29
  • Frame design
    U-section pressed-steel frame
  • Rear tires
    6 x 31
  • Front wheel suspension
    Rigid axle with semi-elliptic springs, friction 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
  • Front brakes
    Inside shoe brakes
  • Rear brakes
    Inside shoe brakes (rear wheels)
  • Transmission
    3-speed manual transmission
  • Clutch
    Dry multi-disc clutch
  • Transmission type
    Change-speed gear
  • Maximum speed
    180 km/h
  • Wheelbase
    2600 mm
  • Front track
    1360 mm
  • Rear track
    1360 mm
  • Vehicle weight
    780 kg
  • Seats
    2
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