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W196
1954
Mercedes-Benz
W196
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Race Car
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Specifications
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Vehicle Details
Year
1954
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
W196
Body Style
Race Car
Generation
1st Generation
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
2.5 Manual
Power (hp)
257 hp
Power (kW)
189 kW
Torque
247 Nm (182 lb-ft)
Displacement
2,496 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
8,250 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
6,300 rpm
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Doors
Number of Doors
0
Mercedes-Benz
581 vehicles
W196
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Race Car
Variant
W196 Standard
1954–1955
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1954
Powertrain
2.5 Manual
Horsepower
257 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
Race Car
2WD
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
