1938 Mercedes-Benz 770 'Grand Mercedes' specifications

1938 Mercedes-Benz 770 'Grand Mercedes' data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3880 mm 152.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1600 mm 63 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1650 mm 65 inches
Length 6000 mm 236.2 inches
Width 2070 mm 81.5 inches
Height 1800 mm 70.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.55
Kerb weight 3400 kg 7496 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 195 litres 42.9 [51.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine code M 150
Cylinders Straight 8
Capacity 7.7 litre
7655 cc
(467.137 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 95 × 135 mm
3.74 × 5.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.7
Valve gear
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 155 PS (153 bhp) (114 kW)
at 3000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 14.9 kW/litre
20.3 ps/litre
20 bhp/litre
0.33 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 6.1:1
Fuel system 1 Mercedes-Benz carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 9
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 956.88 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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
45.63 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
33.56 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
45 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
29.8 kg/kW
49.78 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 dD.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 8.25-17
Tyres rear 8.25-17
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID192610
Production total
Model code
Model family W 150
RAC rating 44.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1938 Mercedes-Benz 770 'Grand Mercedes' added 2009-01-21.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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