Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet C 540 K (180 Hp)
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Mercedes-Benz W29:
The Mercedes-Benz 500K is a grand touring car built by Mercedes-Benz between 1934 and 1936. First exhibited at the 1934 Berlin Motor Show. It is distinguished from the 500 sedan by the "K" for Kompressor. it succeeded the Mercedes-Benz 380 introduced the previous year, It offered both a larger, more powerful engine and more opulent coachwork to meet customers' demands for greater luxury and performance.
The 500K used the same independent suspension as had been introduced on the 380, with a double wishbone front axle, double-joint swing axle at the rear, and separate wheel location, coil springs and damping, a world first. Consequently, it was a more comfortable and better handling car than Mercedes' previous S/SS/SSK generation of roadsters from the 1920s, and offered greater appeal to buyers, particularly the growing number of well-heeled female drivers of the time....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Cabriolet C Overview:
Mercedes-Benz W29 (Cabriolet C). With 431 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2500 kg, it’s on the heavier side. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
The supercharged 5.4L inline-8 engine delivered exceptional power for its time, offering thrilling acceleration and a high top speed of 170 km/h, making it a true grand tourer.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption of 29 l/100 km is extremely high by modern standards, reflecting the era's less stringent efficiency concerns and the engine's large displacement and supercharger.
Best Use Case:
Luxury touring, prestigious events, classic car rallies.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Iconic pre-war luxury and design
- • Exceptional performance for its era (180 Hp supercharged engine)
- • High build quality and engineering excellence
- • Significant historical and collector's value
- • Elegant and rare Cabriolet C body style
Cons:
- • Extremely high fuel consumption (29 l/100 km)
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Very high acquisition and maintenance costs for a classic car
- • Limited availability of parts and specialized servicing
- • Not suitable for daily driving due to age and design
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz |
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| Model: | W29 |
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| Generation: | Cabriolet C |
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| Modification (Engine): | 540 K (180 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1936 |
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| End of production: | 1937 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Cabriolet |
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| Seats: | 4 |
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| Doors: | 2 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 180 Hp @ 3400 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 33.3 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 431 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | M 24 II |
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| Engine displacement: | 5401 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration: | Supercharger |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 88 mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 111 mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 6.5:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 29 l/100 km |
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| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.9 kg/Hp, 72 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.8 kg/Nm, 172.4 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 2500 |
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| Max. weight: | 2850 |
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| Max load: | 350 |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 110 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 5250 mm |
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| Width: | 1880 mm |
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| Height: | 1635 mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 3290 mm |
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| Front track: | 1535 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1547 mm |
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| Ride height (ground clearance): | 190 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.8 m |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Wheel rims size | 17 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring, Double wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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