Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz
MERCEDES-BENZ GROSSER (1938-40)

Saloon, Pullman-limousine, 7-passenger tourer, cabriolet D, cabriolet F.

It's the same engine, but a completely different chassis. In effect, it's a stretched 540K frame (152ins wheelbase), with ifs by radius arms and coil springs and swing axle irs; frame itself is box section (and suitably massive), there are Lockheed hydraulic brakes and schnellgang 'box is standard. Only came blown and was good for around the ton.

Technical Specifications
Engine
7603c (S8 OHV)
Configuration
Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Production dates
1938 to 1940
Number produced
88 approx
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