Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet C
Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet C   - Photo 2

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet 1936, 1937

What is the body type?Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel economy?29 l/100 km
How fast is the car?170 km/h
0-100 km/h: sec
How much power?180 Hp, 431 Nm
What is the engine size? l
5401 cm3
How many cylinders?8, Inline
How long is this vehicle?5250 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1880 mm
What is the curb weigh?2500 kg
What is the gross weigh?2850 kg
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1936-1937 Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet C 540 K (180 Hp) Specs 1936, 1937

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model W29
Generation W29
Modification (Engine) 540 K (180 Hp)
Start of production 1936
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Seats4
Doors2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 29 l/100 km 8.11 US mpg
9.74 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed170 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio13.9 kg/Hp kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 180 Hp @ 3400 rpm.
Power per litre 33.3 Hp/l
Torque 431 Nm @ 2200 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement5401 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore88 mm
Piston Stroke111 mm
Compression ratio6.5
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 2500 kg
Max. weight 2850 kg
Max load 350 kg
Fuel tank capacity 110 l
Dimensions
Length 5250 mm
Width 1880 mm
Height 1635 mm
Wheelbase 3290 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12.8 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4
Front suspension Coil spring, Double wishbone
Rear suspension Helical spring
Wheel rims size 17