Mercedes-Benz 580K W 129
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Make: |
Mercedes-Benz |
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Presentation Year: |
1939 to 1940 |
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Class : |
sports car |
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Body design : |
Coupe , Roadster |
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Engine: |
Gasoline:5.8 liters (147 kW) |
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Length: |
4480 mm |
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Width: |
1940 mm |
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Height: |
1520 mm |
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Wheelbase: |
2980 mm |
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Empty weight: |
2650 kg |
The Mercedes-Benz 580 K (W 129), was a prototype that was the successor to the 540 K type in 1939 and 1940.
History
The Mercedes-Benz 580 K design corresponded to the type 540 K. The engine capacity had grown to 5800 cc. The engine produced 96 kW (130 hp) in the suction mode and 147 kW (200 hp) with compressor. The top speed was 180 km / h.
On the short chassis, however, only a few prototypes emerged as a sports coupe and sports roadster. Due to the war, serial production no longer occurred.The two-seat special roadster of these models are among many as the most beautiful ever built cars and a icon of automotive design .
