Mercedes 60hp
Appearance
The Mercedes Simplex 60 hp was an automobile manufactured by
Mercedes 35hp which had been the fastest production car in the world.[citation needed
] Unlike the 35 hp though, this wasn't a racing car and became Mercedes' top of the range model. It had a low pressed steel chassis and a cast-alloy 9.3L engine, giving a top speed of 68 mph (109 km/h). The car came with two or four passenger bodywork. Of the 102 chassis produced, only four still exist today.
Mercedes 60 hp | Statistics |
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Country of Origin | Germany |
Years of Production | 1903-04 |
Displacement | 9293 cc |
Configuration | Front-Mounted 4-cyl |
Transmission | 4-Speed Manual, Rear Wheel Drive
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Power | 60 bhp (45 kW) |
Torque | N/A |
Top Speed | 68 mph (109 km/h) |
0-60 mph | N/A |
History
On 11/12 July 1904 Harry Harkness set the first record for the Mount Washington Hillclimb Auto Race with a time of 24 minutes 37.6 seconds.
See also
- Timeline of most powerful production cars