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Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet A 500 K (160 Hp)1934, 1935, 1936: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

1934 Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet A - Photo 1
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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet A 500 K (160 Hp) /Cabriolet 1934 - 1936/
What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet A?
Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 2-3 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet A 500 K (160 Hp)?
26-28 l/100 km
9 - 8.4 US mpg
10.9 - 10.1 UK mpg
3.8 - 3.6 km/l
How fast is 1934 W29 Cabriolet A 500 K (160 Hp)?
160 km/h | 99 mph
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet 1934 500 K (160 Hp)?
160 Hp
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet 1934 500 K (160 Hp)?
5.0 l
5018 cm3
306.22 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500 K (160 Hp)?
8, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet A Cabriolet 1934 500 K (160 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1934 Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet?
5110 mm
201.18 in.
What is the width of 1934 Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet?
1762 mm
69.37 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1934 Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet A 500 K (160 Hp)?
2250 kg
4960 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1934 Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet A 500 K (160 Hp)?
2700 kg
5952 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1934 Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet A 500 K (160 Hp)?
4, manual transmission
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General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
500 K (160 Hp)
Start of production
1934
End of production
1936
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Cabriolet
Seats
2-3
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
26-28 l/100 km 9 - 8.4 US mpg
10.9 - 10.1 UK mpg
3.8 - 3.6 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed
160 km/h 99 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
14.1 kg/Hp, 71.1 Hp/tonne

Engine specs

Power
160 Hp @ 3400 rpm.
Power per litre
31.9 Hp/l
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 24 I
Engine displacement
5018 cm3 306.22 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
86 mm 3.39 in.
Piston Stroke
108 mm 4.25 in.
Compression ratio
5.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Supercharger
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine oil capacity
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Coolant
26 l 27.47 US qt | 22.88 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
2250 kg 4960 lbs.
Max. weight
2700 kg 5952 lbs.
Max load
450 kg 992 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity
115 l 30.38 US gal | 25.3 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
5110 mm 201.18 in.
Width
1762 mm 69.37 in.
Height
1620 mm 63.78 in.
Wheelbase
3290 mm 129.53 in.
Front track
1515 mm 59.65 in.
Rear (Back) track
1502 mm 59.13 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
200 mm 7.87 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
12.8 m 41.99 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Coil spring, Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring
Steering type
Worm-reduction unit
Wheel rim size
17