Benz 25/45 hp

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25/45 hp
Production period:	1909-1912
Class :	Middle class
Body versions :	Double phaeton , limousine , landaulet
Engines:	Otto engine : 6.3 liters (33 kW)
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Wheelbase :	3150-3300 mm
Empty weight :	Chassis: 1150–1300 kg
successor	Benz 18/45 hp

The Benz 25/45 PS was added to the smaller Benz 24/40 PS as the next larger model in 1909 .

The car was equipped with a four cylinder in-line engine with 6330 cc capacity, the 45 HP (33 kW) at 1400 min ^-1 developed. The engine power was passed on to a four-speed gearbox via a leather cone clutch and from there to the rear wheels via chains or a cardan shaft, depending on the customer's request. The top speed was 85 km / h and the fuel consumption was 24 l / 100 km.

The leaf-sprung chassis with wooden spoke wheels and pneumatic tires cost ℳ 16,000.00. The chain drive cost ℳ 1,000.00 extra.

source

• Werner Oswald: Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars 1886–1986 . 4th edition. Motorbuch Verlag, Stuttgart 1987, ISBN 3-613-01133-6 , p. 44–45 (638 p., [ Limited preview in Google Book search]).