johnhash63
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| Mercedes-Benz 300 Messwagen (W189) 1960
1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 Messwagen/Measuring Car #1
The Mercedes-Benz measuring car is a one-of-a-kind specimen built for the Testing department. It is equipped with measuring equipment, large and heavy, to record the data delivered by test vehicles during their test runs. The data was transmitted by a long cable that connected the sensors of the test vehicle with the instruments in the measuring car.
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (cc): 2996 cm3 - 183 cu in
Output (hp): 160hp - 118kW
At engine speed: 5300/min
Top speed: 165 km/h - 103 mph
Production period: 1960
Units produced: 1 |
