1921 Benz 16/50

The Benz 16/50 is a saloon with 4 doors and a front mounted engine which supplies the power to the rear wheels. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 4.2 litre, side valve 6 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This powerplant produces 50 bhp (51 PS/37 kW) of power at 2000 rpm. The engine drives the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. Stated weight at the kerb is 1900 kg. Top stated speed is 90 km/h, which equates to 56 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4800 mm
Weight
1900 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
4.2 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
51 PS / 50 bhp / 37 kW @ 2000 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
90 km/h / 56 mph

1921 Benz 16/50 specifications

1921 Benz 16/50 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	3480 mm	137 inches
Track/tread (front)	1420 mm	55.9 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1420 mm	55.9 inches
Length	4800 mm	189 inches
Width	1830 mm	72 inches
Height	1950 mm	76.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.38
Kerb weight	1900 kg	4189 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	80 litres	17.6 [21.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Benz
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	4.2 litre 4160 cc (253.859 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	80 × 138 mm 3.15 × 5.43 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.58
Valve gear	side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output	51 PS (50 bhp) (37 kW) at 2000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	9 kW/litre 12.2 ps/litre 12 bhp/litre 0.2 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	4.75:1
Fuel system	2 Ze carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	4
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	693.33 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	90 km/h (56 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 26.68 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 PS/kg 19.62 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.02 kW/kg 26.32 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 bhp/kg 0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 50.96 kg/kW 85.12 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	4.00
general
Carfolio.com ID	82467
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	23.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1921 Benz 16/50 added 2001-07-10. Last modified 2013-02-28.