1885 Benz Model 1 specifications

1885 Benz Model 1 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater
Number of doors0
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 1450 mm 57.1 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear) 1190 mm 46.9 inches
Length 2700 mm 106.3 inches
Width 1400 mm 55.1 inches
Height 1450 mm 57.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.86
Kerb weight 265 kg 584 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Benz
Engine code
Cylinders 1
Capacity 1 litre
954 cc
(58.217 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 90 × 150 mm
3.54 × 5.91 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.6
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
2 valves in total
maximum power output 0.8 PS (0.8 bhp) (0.6 kW)
at 400 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 0.6 kW/litre
0.9 ps/litre
0.8 bhp/litre
0.01 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 2.7:1
Fuel system 1 Benz carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 2
Engine coolant Other
Unitary capacity 954 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 16 km/h (10 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
3.06 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0 PS/kg
2.25 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0 kW/kg
3.02 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0 bhp/kg
0 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
444.21 kg/kW
742 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position rear
Engine layout unknown
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension LA.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R -
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 1 speed transmission
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID16313
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 5.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1885 Benz Model 1 added 1997-06-23.
Last modified 2013-02-28.