 1936 540K | 1936 500K | 1938 540K  |
These are standard specifications - not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Specifications |
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| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series | 1934 - 1940 |
| Coach Work | Sindelfingen, Mayfair Carriage Company Ltd. |
| Price | $7,500 |
| Weight | 5720 lbs | 2594.548 kg |
| Performance | |
| 0-60 mph | 16.4 seconds. |
| Top Speed | 105 mph | 168.945 km/h |
Engine Type : Roots Type S8 5400 cc | 329.5 cu in. | 5.4 L.
180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 3500 RPM
318 Ft-Lbs (431 NM) @ 2200 RPM
Bore : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
Stroke : 4.4 in | 111 mm.
180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 3500 RPM
318 Ft-Lbs (431 NM) @ 2200 RPM
Bore : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
Stroke : 4.4 in | 111 mm.
Transmission:
4 Manual Unsynchronized , 5 Manual
4 Manual Unsynchronized , 5 Manual
| Production Figures | |
| 540K Production (1934-1940) | 406 |
| Cabriolet As | 83 |
| Sport Cabriolets | 32 |
| Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown | |
| Chassis Number | 154080 |
| Chassis Number | 154140 |
| Chassis Number | 232198 |
| Engine Number | 154081 |
 1937
Mercedes-Benz
models |
| Mercedes-Benz 290 L |
| Mercedes-Benz Type 320 |
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Average Auction Sale: $2,674,253 |
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