1918 Benz 27/70

This automobile has a 4 door tourer type body with a front located engine powering the rear wheels. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 7.1 litre capacity. This unit features side valve valve gear, 6 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 70 bhp (71 PS/52 kW) of power at 1550 rpm. The engine transmits power to the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. The Benz 27/70 weighs a stated 2200 kg at the kerb. Maximum speed stated is 95 km/h or 59 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door tourer with 4/5 seats
Length
5130 mm
Weight
2200 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
7.1 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
71 PS / 70 bhp / 52 kW @ 1550 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
95 km/h / 59 mph

1918 Benz 27/70 specifications

1918 Benz 27/70 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater tourer
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	3650 mm	143.7 inches
Track/tread (front)	1440 mm	56.7 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1440 mm	56.7 inches
Length	5130 mm	202 inches
Width	1800 mm	70.9 inches
Height	1720 mm	67.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.41
Kerb weight	2200 kg	4850 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	120 litres	26.4 [31.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Benz
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	7.1 litre 7065 cc (431.133 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	100 × 150 mm 3.94 × 5.91 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.67
Valve gear	side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output	71 PS (70 bhp) (52 kW) at 1550 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	7.4 kW/litre 10 ps/litre 9.9 bhp/litre 0.16 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	4.1:1
Fuel system	1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	4
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	1177.5 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	95 km/h (59 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 32.26 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 PS/kg 23.73 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.02 kW/kg 31.82 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 bhp/kg 0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 42.15 kg/kW 70.4 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.Cant.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	935 x 135
Tyres rear	935 x 150
Brakes F/R	-/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.11
general
Carfolio.com ID	93247
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	37.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1918 Benz 27/70 added 2002-02-08. Last modified 2013-02-28.