Blitzen Benz

Blitzen Benz
Overview
ManufacturerBenz & Cie
Production1909
AssemblyMannheim, Germany
Body and chassis
ClassRacecar
Body styleRoadster
LayoutFront engine, rear-wheel drive Dual-chain drive[1]
Powertrain
Engine21,504 cm3 (1,312.3 in3) I4[1]
Transmission4-speed manual gate-type shift[1]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,800 mm (110.2 in)[2]
Length4,820 mm (189.8 in)[2]
Width1,600 mm (63.0 in)[2]
Height1,280 mm (50.4 in)[2]
Curb weight1,450 kg (3,196.7 lb)[2]

The Blitzen Benz is a race car built by Benz & Cie in Mannheim, Germany, in 1909. In 1910 an enhanced model broke the world land speed record. It was one of six cars based on the Grand Prix car, but it had an enlarged engine, 21,504 cm3 (1,312.3 in3), capacity 185 mm × 200 mm (7.28 in × 7.87 in) with 200 hp (149.1 kW), inline-four and improved aerodynamics.

  1. ^ a b c "1910 Benz 200HP Blitzen-Benz Specifications". conceptcarz.com. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
  2. ^ a b c d e "1909 Benz 200HP Blitzen-Benz Specs". carsession.com. Retrieved 2013-10-08.

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