1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K specifications

1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
DesignerFriedrich Geiger
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3290 mm 129.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1511 mm 59.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1500 mm 59.1 inches
Length 5245 mm 206.5 inches
Width 1905 mm 75 inches
Height 1651 mm 65 inches
Ground clearance 203 mm 8 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.59
Kerb weight 2286 kg 5040 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 120.5 litres 26.5 [31.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type supercharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine code M 24 II
Cylinders Straight 8
Capacity 5.4 litre
5401 cc
(329.589 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88 × 111 mm
3.46 × 4.37 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.79
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 180 PS (178 bhp) (133 kW)
at 3500 rpm
maximum torque 431 Nm (318 ft·lb) (44 kgm)
at 2200 rpm
Specific output 24.6 kW/litre
33.4 ps/litre
33 bhp/litre
0.54 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 79.8 Nm/litre
0.96 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 5.2:1
Fuel system 1 Mercedes-Benz carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1002.8 kPa (145.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 9
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 675.13 cc
Aspiration S/Charged
Compressor 1 Roots supercharger
Intercooler
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 16.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 193 km/h (120 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
78.95 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
58.06 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
77.87 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.22 kg/kW
28.77 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 front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.DW.CS.
Rear suspension I.CS.
Wheel size front 4.00F x 17
Wheel size rear 4.00F x 17
Tyres front 6.50-17
Tyres rear 6.50-17
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.08
general
Carfolio.com ID9559
Production total
Model code
Model family W 29
RAC rating 38.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K added before December 1995.
Last modified 2017-08-09.

Mercedes-Benz 540 - W 29 models

2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5401 cm3/329.6cuin 180 PS 178 bhp 132 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5401 cm3/329.6cuin 180 PS 178 bhp 132 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5401 cm3/329.6cuin 180 PS 178 bhp 132 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5401 cm3/329.6cuin 180 PS 178 bhp 132 kW
2 door tourer FR 4M 5401 cm3/329.6cuin 180 PS 178 bhp 132 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5401 cm3/329.6cuin 180 PS 178 bhp 132 kW
2 door roadster FR 4M 5401 cm3/329.6cuin 180 PS 178 bhp 132 kW
Mercedes-Benz 540 K Stromlinien-Limousine -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5401 cm3/329.6cuin 180 PS 178 bhp 132 kW
Mercedes-Benz 500 K Autobahn Kurier -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5019 cm3/306.3cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5019 cm3/306.3cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5019 cm3/306.3cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5019 cm3/306.3cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5019 cm3/306.3cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW
2 door roadster FR 4M 5019 cm3/306.3cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW
4 door tourer FR 4M 5019 cm3/306.3cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW
Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster -
2 door roadster FR 5M 5018 cm3/306.2cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW
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4 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 7758 cm3/473.4cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
Packard Twelve All-Weather Cabriolet -
4 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 7758 cm3/473.4cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 7756 cm3/473.3cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 7756 cm3/473.3cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 7756 cm3/473.3cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 7298 cm3/445.4cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 2794 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 7568 cm3/461.8cuin 188 PS 185 bhp 138 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 7568 cm3/461.8cuin 188 PS 185 bhp 138 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 7568 cm3/461.8cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 7568 cm3/461.8cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 7568 cm3/461.8cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 7568 cm3/461.8cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW