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Mercedes W196



Tuner
Country D
Year 1955
Engine Daimler-Benz B M125
Engine Type L8
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "12,0"
Bore 76.000
Stroke 68.800
Capacity (cc) 2496
Power (at revs) 290HP/8500
Torque
Induction
Ignition Bosch
Fuel system Bosch 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) 2149
Front track (mm) 1322
Rear track (mm) 1346
Weight (kg) 730
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres) 265
Brakes Ate
Front brake type drum
Rear brake type drum
Front rims "4,5 x 16"
Rear rims 6 x 16
Tyres Continental
Front tyres 6.00 x 16
Rear tyres 7.00 x 16
Maximum speed (kph) 300

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