PKW2070070 Mercedes-Simplex 18/22 hp

Mercedes-Simplex 18/22 hp

  • Production period
    1903 - 1904
  • Combustion principle
    four-stroke
  • Configuration
    front, longitudinal; vertical
  • Number of cylinders / arrangement
    4 / in-line (in pairs)
  • Bore x Stroke
    90 x 120 mm
  • Total displacement
    3054 cc
  • Rated output
    22 hp at 1200 rpm
  • Number of valves / arrangement
    1 intake / overhead in centre of cylinder; 1 exhaust / lateral, vertical
  • Valve operation
    1 lateral camshaft
  • Camshaft drive
    via spur gears
  • Fuel system
    piston-type carburettor
  • Frame design
    U-section pressed-steel frame
  • Front-wheel suspension
    rigid axle
  • Rear-wheel suspension
    rigid axle
  • Front springs
    three-quarter elliptical springs
  • Rear springs
    semi-elliptical springs
  • Steering
    worm-and-nut steering, right-hand
  • Brake system (foot brake)
    mechanical (water-cooled), acting on drive shaft
  • Parking brake (hand brake)
    mechanical, acting on rear wheels
  • Wheels
    wooden-spoke wheels with steel rims (not detachable)
  • Tires
    pneumatic tyres
  • Driven wheels
    rear wheels
  • Drivetrain
    chains
  • Gearing
    4-speed manual transmission
  • Shifting
    shift lever, right exterior (gate shift)
  • Clutch
    coil spring clutch
  • Transmission type
    gearwheel thrust transmission
  • Maximum speed
    70 km/h
  • Wheelbase
    2100 or 2230 mm
  • Front / rear track
    1325 / 1325 mm
  • Chassis weigth
    650 kg
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