PKW2070080 Mercedes-Simplex 60 hp

Mercedes-Simplex 60 hp

  • Production period
    1903 - 1905
  • Combustion principle
    four-stroke
  • Configuration
    front, longitudinal; vertical
  • Number of cylinders / arrangement
    4 / in-line (in pairs)
  • Bore x Stroke
    140 x 150 mm
  • Total displacement
    9235 cc
  • Rated output
    60 hp at 1600 rpm
  • Number of valves / arrangement
    1 intake / overhead in centre of cylinder; 1 exhaust / lateral, vertical
  • Valve operation
    1 lateral camshaft
  • Camshaft drive
    via spur gears
  • Fuel system
    piston-type carburettor
  • Fuel tank: position / capacity
    under the car's rear / 120 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
    semi-elliptical springs
  • Steering
    worm-and-nut steering, right-hand
  • Brake system (foot brake)
    mechanical (water-cooled), acting on drive shaft
  • Parking brake (hand brake)
    mechanical, acting on rear wheels
  • Wheels
    wooden-spoke wheels with steel rims (not detachable)
  • Tires
    front: 910 x 100; rear: 920 or 1020 x 120
  • Driven wheels
    rear wheels
  • Drivetrain
    chains
  • Gearing
    4-speed manual transmission
  • Shifting
    shift lever, right exterior or interior (gate shift)
  • Clutch
    coil spring clutch
  • Transmission type
    gearwheel thrust transmission
  • Maximum speed
    80 - 90 km/h
  • Wheelbase
    2650, 2750 or 3475 mm
  • Front / rear track
    1450 / 1450 mm
  • Length
    long-distance saloon: 4730 mm
  • Width
    long-distance saloon: 1870 mm
  • Height
    long-distance saloon: 2540 mm
  • Chassis weigth
    1300 kg
  • Kerb weight
    long-distance saloon: 2230 kg
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