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1936 540 K (180 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

W29

Modification

540 K (180 Hp)

Body Type

Cabriolet

Start of production

1936

End of production

1937

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

110 l 29.06 US gal
24.2 UK gal

Engine displacement

5401 cm³ 329.59 cu. In.

Power

180 hp (at 3400 rpm)

Torque

431 Nm (at 2200 rpm) 317.89 lb. ft (at 2200 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

170 km/h 106 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

2500 kg 5511.6 lbs

Length

5250 mm 206.69 in

Width

1880 mm 74.02 in

Doors

2

Seats

4

Wheel rims

17

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

29 l/100 km 8.11 US mpg
9.74 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

170 km/h 106 mph

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 24 II

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

Compressor

Engine displacement

5401 cm³ 329.59 cu. In.

Power

180 hp (at 3400 rpm)

Torque

431 Nm (at 2200 rpm) 317.89 lb. ft (at 2200 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

88 mm 3.46 in

Piston Stroke

111 mm 4.37 in

Compression ratio

6.5

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

low Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

5250 mm 206.69 in

Width

1880 mm 74.02 in

Height

1635 mm 64.37 in

Wheelbase

3290 mm 129.53 in

Front track

1535 mm 60.43 in

Rear (Back) track

1547 mm 60.91 in

Ride height

190 mm 7.48 in

Turning diameter

12.8 m 41.99 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Suspension

- Front

Coil spring, Double wishbone

- Rear

Coil spring

Wheel rims

17

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

2500 kg 5511.6 lbs

Max. weight

2850 kg 6283.2 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

350 kg 771.6 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet C 540 K (180 Hp) is made in 1936 1937