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Country of origin:Germany
Produced in:1908
Numbers built:3
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:Before December 1st, 2004
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Engine
Configuration Straight 4
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Construction cast-iron block and head
Displacement 15,095 cc / 921.2 cu in
Bore / Stroke 154.9 mm (6.1 in) / 200.0 mm (7.9 in)
Compression 4.8:1
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, OHV
Fuel feed 1 Benz Rotary-type Carburettor
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 158 bhp / 118 kW @ 1,500 rpm
BHP/Liter 10 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis body on ladder frame
Suspension (fr/r) rigid axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, shock absorbers
Brakes drums, rear
Gearbox 4 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1,203 kilo / 2,652 lbs
Length / Width / Height 3,800 mm (149.6 in) / 1,580 mm (62.2 in) / 1,430 mm (56.3 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,775 mm (109.3 in) / 1,320 mm (52 in) / 1,320 mm (52 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.13 bhp / kg
Top Speed 200 km/h (124 mph)

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