1923 Benz 11/40

Benz 11/40 is an automobile that has a 4 door saloon (sedan) type body with a front mounted engine driving through the rear wheels. It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 2.9 litre capacity. This unit features side valve valve gear, 6 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 40 bhp (40.6 PS/29.8 kW) of power at 2250 rpm. Power is transferred to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. It weighs a quoted 1730 kg at the kerb. Maximum speed stated is 80 km/h, which is 50 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4600 mm
Weight
1730 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.9 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
40.6 PS / 40 bhp / 29.8 kW @ 2250 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
80 km/h / 50 mph

1923 Benz 11/40 specifications

1923 Benz 11/40 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	3274 mm	128.9 inches
Track/tread (front)	1350 mm	53.1 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1350 mm	53.1 inches
Length	4600 mm	181.1 inches
Width	1740 mm	68.5 inches
Height	1950 mm	76.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.41
Kerb weight	1730 kg	3814 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	65 litres	14.3 [17.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Benz
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	2.9 litre 2860 cc (174.528 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	72 × 117 mm 2.83 × 4.61 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.62
Valve gear	side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output	40.6 PS (40 bhp) (29.8 kW) at 2250 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	10.4 kW/litre 14.2 ps/litre 14 bhp/litre 0.23 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	4.75:1
Fuel system	1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	4
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	476.67 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	80 km/h (50 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 23.44 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.02 PS/kg 17.24 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.02 kW/kg 23.12 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.02 bhp/kg 0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 58 kg/kW 96.88 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	LA.SE.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.26
general
Carfolio.com ID	82434
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	19.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1923 Benz 11/40 added 2001-07-10. Last modified 2013-02-28.