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Mercedes W196 Streamline



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)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
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)

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