Wednesday 14 December 2011

GP Mercedes 1908











Car: Mercedes 1908 GP Engine: 4-Cylinder In-line
 Maker: Mercedes Bore X Stroke: 155 X 170-180 mm
 Year: 1908 Capacity: 12,781 cc
 Class: Grand Prix Power: 135 bhp at 1,400 rpm
 Wheelbase: 270 cm Track: 140 cm



A combination of foot brake and hand brake that acted on the back wheels slowed the vehicle down while the 4-speed gear box and chain drive kept it going. The Michelin supplied tires were 875 mm x 105 mm in the front and 895 mm x 135 mm in the rear and pressured to 100 p.s.i.!

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