1921 Maybach W3

The W3 is a car from Maybach, with rear wheel drive, a front located engine and a 4 door saloon (sedan) body style. It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 5.7 litre capacity. This unit features 6 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 69 bhp (70 PS/51 kW) of power at 2200 rpm. A 2 speed manual gearbox transmits the power to the wheels. Claimed kerb weight is 2200 kg. Maximum quoted speed is 110 km/h (68 mph).
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Weight
2200 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
5.7 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
70 PS / 69 bhp / 51 kW @ 2200 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
110 km/h / 68 mph

1921 Maybach W3 specifications

1921 Maybach W3 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	3660 mm	144.1 inches
Track/tread (front)	1480 mm	58.3 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1480 mm	58.3 inches
Length
Width
Height	1950 mm	76.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
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	Maybach
Engine code	W 2
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	5.7 litre 5739 cc (350.215 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	95 × 135 mm 3.74 × 5.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.7
Valve gear	2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output	70 PS (69 bhp) (51 kW) at 2200 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	4.8:1
Fuel system	1 Maybach carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	956.5 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	110 km/h (68 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 31.8 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 PS/kg 23.39 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.02 kW/kg 31.36 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 bhp/kg 0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 42.76 kg/kW 71.42 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	12.00 m
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	2 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	107096
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	33.6
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1921 Maybach W3 added 2003-02-28. Last modified 2013-02-28.