Mercedes-Benz Simplex 5.3 Manual (32 hp)

Generation 1 · 1904–1909

General

Car class
S
Steering wheel position
Right

Body

Number of seats
4
Body type
Cabriolet

Dimensions

Length
4250 mm
Width
1810 mm
Height
2255 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Front track
1420 mm
Rear track
1420 mm
Curb weight
1250 kg
Gross weight
1650 kg

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
5,322 cm³
Engine power
32 hp
Max power (kW)
24 kW
Max power RPM
1,200 rpm
Cylinder layout
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
2
Bore
110 mm
Stroke
140 mm
Boost type
None
Aspiration
Carburetor

Transmission

Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gears
4
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Dependent, leaf spring
Rear suspension
Dependent, leaf spring
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum

Performance

Maximum speed
60 km/h

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