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Mercedes W196 Streamline



Tuner
Country D
Year 1954
Engine Daimler-Benz B M125
Engine Type L8
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 76.000
Stroke 68.800
Capacity (cc) 2496
Power (at revs) 257 HP/8250
Torque
Induction
Ignition Bosch twin
Fuel system Bosch direct f.i.
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type single seater
Designer
Front suspension "torsion bar, wishbone"
Rear suspension "torsion bar, swing axle"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2362
Front track (mm) 1322
Rear track (mm) 1346
Weight (kg) 680758
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Ate
Front brake type drum
Rear brake type drum
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Continental
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 290

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