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TheMercedes Simplex 60 hp was an automobile manufactured byDaimler Motoren Gesellschaft in 1903 and 1904.
Its predecessor was theMercedes 35hp which had been the fastest production car in the world.[citation needed] Unlike the 35 hp though, this wasn't a racing car and became Mercedes' top of the range model. It had a low pressed steel chassis and a cast-alloy 9.3L engine, giving a top speed of 68 mph (109 km/h). The car came with two or four passenger bodywork. Of the 102 chassis produced, only four still exist today.
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| Mercedes 60 hp | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Years of Production | 1903-04 |
| Displacement | 9293 cc |
| Configuration | Front-Mounted 4-cyl |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Manual,Rear Wheel Drive |
| Power | 60 bhp (45 kW) |
| Torque | N/A |
| Top Speed | 68 mph (109 km/h) |
| 0-60 mph | N/A |
On 11/12 July 1904Harry Harkness set the first record for theMount Washington Hillclimb Auto Race with a time of 24 minutes 37.6 seconds.
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