1927 Mercedes-Benz S 26/120/180 specifications

1927 Mercedes-Benz S 26/120/180 data
 
bodywork
Body type4 seater tourer
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3400 mm 133.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1425 mm 56.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1425 mm 56.1 inches
Length 4700 mm 185 inches
Width 1700 mm 66.9 inches
Height 1800 mm 70.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.38
Kerb weight 1900 kg 4189 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 Mercedes-Benz
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 6.8 litre
6789 cc
(414.29 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 98 × 150 mm
3.86 × 5.91 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.65
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 180 PS (178 bhp) (133 kW)
at 3000 rpm
maximum torque 431 Nm (318 ft·lb) (44 kgm)
at 1850 rpm
Specific output 19.6 kW/litre
26.6 ps/litre
26.2 bhp/litre
0.43 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 63.49 Nm/litre
0.77 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 4.7:1
Fuel system 2 Mercedes-Benz carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 797.8 kPa (115.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 1131.5 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 170 km/h (106 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
94.99 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
69.86 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
93.68 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.31 kg/kW
23.91 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 14.50 m
Front suspension LA.SE.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 5.00 x 30
Tyres rear 5.00 x 30
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.76
general
Carfolio.com ID85228
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 35.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1927 Mercedes-Benz S 26/120/180 added 2001-07-26.
Last modified 2013-02-28.