1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A
Chassis no.
169363
Engine no.
169363
Coachbuilder
Mercedes-Benz
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Chassis
From 31st July 1937
Chassis 169363
Drum Brakes Front-Rear Hydraulic Operation
Front Suspension Unequal double wishbones and coil springs
Fuel tank capacity 102,5 litre
Rears Suspension Trailing Arms
Steering Worm and sector
Technical Specifications and History Y
Wheel track front 1511 mm
Wheel track rear 1500 mm
Wheelbase 2980 mm
Engine
From 31st July 1937
Arrangement Inline
Bore 88 mm
Stroke 111 mm
Compression Ratio 5.2 : 1
Cooling System Water Cooled
Cubic displacement 5401 cc
Cylinders 8
Engine 169363
Engine Type Front
Fuel System Carburettors Number 1
Gearbox Number of forward speed 4
Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
Maximum power 178 hp
Maximum power 3500 rpm
Maximum torque 43 kgm
Maximum torque 3500 rpm
Notes Engine Type M24 II
Supercharged Y
Technical Specifications and History Y
Top speed 193 Km/h
Fuel Type Petrol-Gasoline
Valves per cylinder 2
Valvetrain Pushrod - OHV
Transmission Wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Body
From 31st July 1937
Coachbuilder Mercedes-Benz
Colour Red
Wheels type Wire
Designer Ahrens Hermann
Height 1651 mm
Lenghth 5245 mm
Number of doors 2
Number of wheels 4
Type of body Drophead coupe-Convertible
Unladen weight 2286 kg
Width 1905 mm
Interior
From 31st July 1937
Cockpit/panels Red
Hand drive LHD - Left Hand Drive
Material Leather
Number of seats 5
Seats Red