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Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942

MERCEDES BENZ 170 VL (W139) 1936-1942 5 Photos
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The 170 VL was one version for the 170 V, a car that was offered in many bodywork versions, from an off-road roadster to a delivery van. And its purpose was obviously to be used as a military vehicle.

In February 1936, the International Motor and Motorcycle Show in Berlin was dominated by the theme 50 Years of Automotive Engineering". As was to be expected, Daimler-Benz was present at the historic anniversary show with a host of exhibits in the hall of fame. Not only that, with the 170 V, 170 H, and 260 D, it also unveiled three new passenger car models. The "V" in the model designation indicated that the engine was at the front. As far as Daimler-Benz was concerned, the 170 V was by far its most important pre-war passenger car model, securing the Mercedes-Benz brand a top position in the mid-size segment.

The backbone of the vehicle was the X-shaped oval tubular frame design, which was similar to the H-versions (air-cooled rear-engines) and the Kaffer (Beetle). It was tough enough to cope as a Kubbelwagen (vehicles for rough terrain).

The VL version was built with four removable doors and an open top. The idea was to build a very light vehicle. After the successful versions built for the German Army and Police, the VL was intended as an expedition vehicle. Its high maneuverability came from the rear axle, which was steered.

MERCEDES BENZ 170 VL (W139) 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942
  1 gasoline engine
  • 1.7 5MT (38 HP)

MERCEDES BENZ 170 VL (W139)
1.7 5MT (38 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.7 5MT (38 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1697 cm3
Power:27.9 KW @ 3400 RPM
38 HP @ 3400 RPM
37 BHP @ 3400 RPM
Torque:75 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
102 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:51 mph (82 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Drums
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:5.25-18
DIMENSIONS
Length:160 in (4064 mm)
Width:61.8 in (1570 mm)
Height:63.4 in (1610 mm)
Front/rear Track:52/51.6 in (1,321/1,311 mm)
Wheelbase:99.4 in (2525 mm)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2689 lbs (1220 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3792 lbs (1720 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:309 g/km
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