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Mercedes-Benz 680 S

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Click here to download printer friendly version The 680 S was the first in the row of 'white elephants', as the heavy S, SS, SSK and SSKL type cars were dubbed, which dominated the racing scene at the end of the twenties and beginning of the thirties. The large supercharged engine alone weight a hefty 440 kg. The 680 S was campaigned by legendary drivers like Rudolf Caracciola.
Caracciola used this example to win the first ever race run on the new Nürburgring track in 1927. It is seen here at the 2002 Goodwood Festival of Speed to celebrate the 'Ring's' 75th birthday.

Article by Wouter Melissen, last updated before 12 / 01 / 2004

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General specifications
Country of origin Germany
Numbers built N/A
Produced in 1927

Engine
Configuration M 9856 Straight 6
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Construction silumin block, cast iron head
Displacement 6.789 liter / 414.3 cu in
Bore / Stroke 98.0 mm (3.9 in) / 150.0 mm (5.9 in)
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, SOHC
Fuel feed 2 Carburetors
Aspiration Roots-Type Supercharger

Drivetrain
Chassis/body U-section pressed-steel frame
Front suspension rigid axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, friction dampers
Rear suspension rigid axle, under slung semi-elliptic leaf springs, friction dampers
Steering worm-and-nut
Brakes drums, all-round
Gearbox 4 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1900 kilo / 4188.8 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4700 mm (185 in) / 1700 mm (66.9 in) / 1500 mm (59.1 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 3400 mm (133.9 in) / 1425 mm (56.1 in) / 1425 mm (56.1 in)

Performance figures
Power 225 bhp / 168 KW @ 3000 rpm
Torque 470 Nm / 347 ft lbs @ 1900 rpm
BHP/Liter 33 bhp / liter
Power to weight 0.12 bhp / kg
Top Speed 176 km/h / 109 mph

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