The Mercedes-Benz 290 Sedan is a rear wheel drive motor vehicle, with its engine positioned in the front, and a 4 door saloon (sedan) bodyshell.
The 290 Sedan forms part of Mercedes-Benz's W 18 series of cars.
Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 2.9 litre, side valve 6 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 59 bhp (60 PS/44 kW) of power at 3200 rpm.
Power is transferred to the wheels through a 3 speed manual with overdrive gearbox.
The Mercedes-Benz 290 Sedan weighs a claimed 1725 kg at the kerb.
It is claimed to attain a maxiumum speed of 108 km/h (67 mph).
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