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1939 Mercedes-Benz W163 Tripoli

1939 Mercedes-Benz W163 Tripoli

1939 Mercedes-Benz W163 Tripoli

In September 1938 it was surprisingly announced that a 1.5 formula would be introduced in Tripoli. The dreaded competitors from Germany had no cars with this engine capacity, but they took up the challenge, and within only 8 months built a car which was first over the finishing line again. — DaimlerChrysler

In Detail

tags silver arrow, golden era
submitted by Richard Owen
type Racing Car
built at Stuttgart, Germany
engine M 165 90 Degree V12
position Front Longitudinal
aspiration Twin Roots Superchargers
valvetrain DOHC 2 Valves per Cyl
displacement 1495 cc / 91.2 in³
bore 64 mm / 2.52 in
stroke 58 mm / 2.28 in
compression 6.5:1
power 189.4 kw / 254 bhp @ 8000 rpm
specific output 169.9 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 362.86 bhp per tonne
redline 9000
body / frame Aluminum over Oval Tube Frame
front tires 5.0×17
rear tires 7.0×17
front brakes Alloy Drums w/Hydraulic Assist
rear brakes Alloy Drums w/Hydraulic Assist
steering Worn & Nut
f suspension Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Hydrualic Dampers
r suspension De Dion Axle w/Torsion Bar Springs, Hydrualic Dampers
curb weight 700 kg / 1543 lbs
wheelbase 2450 mm / 96.5 in
front track 1340 mm / 52.8 in
rear track 1280 mm / 50.4 in
length 3680 mm / 144.9 in
width 1510 mm / 59.4 in
height 850 mm / 33.5 in
transmission 5-Speed Manual
top speed ~272 kph / 169.0 mph