Mercedes-Benz 260 D

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The Mercedes-Benz 260 D was the first diesel engined production passenger car and was made from 1936 to 1939.

The 2545 cc overhead valve, 4 cylinder engine employed the Bosch diesel injection system and produced 45 BHP at 3000 RPM. The car weighed approximately 1600 kg and could reach a top speed of 95 km/h. A three speed gearbox with overdrive was fitted and it gained synchromesh on all ratios from 1938.

The chassis was based on Mercedes technology of the time and had transverse leaf spring independent front suspension and swing axles at the rear. The brakes were hydraulic. A range of body types were made including saloons, landaulettes and cabriolets.

An example of the car is displayed at the Mercedes-Benz museum in Germany.de:Mercedes-Benz W138