Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933
The Nurburg was the last vehicle developed by Ferdinand Porsche while he worked for Mercedes-Benz, a range of cars that included the rare Cabriolet C version.
Developed on a high chassis construction, the Nurburg replaced the six-cylinders vehicles from the W03/04/05 lineup. Its name came from the extensive endurance testing program imagined by the German carmaker when a car ran 20.000 km (12.427 miles) in 13 days on the Nurburgring racetrack. The main model was a sedan, but since customers asked for a personal luxury convertible, that was the C-version.
Since Ferdinand Porsche built the Nurburg on a high-chassis system, the convertible version adopted the same platform. That led to high ground clearance. The car featured a long engine compartment to accommodate the inline-eight engine. Like most of the premium carmakers from that era, a curved chromed bar between the front fenders supported the headlights. Worth mentioning that the Nurburg and the Cabriolet C, respectively, were the last Mercedes-Benz that sported wooden spoke wheels.
Its cabin provided room for five, with two individual seats at the front and a bench in the rear. The carmaker covered the dash panel with wood, and the instrument panel took center stage. Its four-spoke steering wheel featured the commands for ignition timing and fuel mixture.
Mercedes-Benz installed the same engine with different power outputs for the entire Nurburg range. The 4.6-liter supercharged version provided 80 hp, while the full-option model featured a 5.0-liter 100 hp unit.
ENGINE SPECS - 460 K | |
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Cylinders: | L8 |
Displacement: | 4622 cm3 |
Power: | 59 KW @ 3400 RPM 80 HP @ 3400 RPM 79 BHP @ 3400 RPM |
Torque: | 176 lb-ft @ 1200 RPM 238 Nm @ 1200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
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Top Speed: | 62 mph (100 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.50-20 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 194.9 in (4950 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.1/56.1 in (1,425/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 135 in (3429 mm) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 9.4 mpg US (25 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 595 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 500 | |
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Cylinders: | L8 |
Displacement: | 4918 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 3100 RPM 100 HP @ 3100 RPM 99 BHP @ 3100 RPM |
Torque: | 187 lb-ft @ 1250 RPM 253 Nm @ 1250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 68 mph (109 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.50-20 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/58.5 in (1,486/1,486 mm) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 9.4 mpg US (25 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 595 g/km |