The Mercedes-Benz W129, sold under the name 580 K as a project but never as a series car, was a prototype that Daimler-Benz built in 1939 and 1940 as the intended successor to the Type 540 K. It followed the layout of the 540 K but the engine had grown to 5670 cubic centimetres and gave 96 kilowatts naturally aspirated and 147 kilowatts with the supercharger engaged. Top speed was 180 kilometres per hour. A few prototypes were completed on the short chassis as a sports coupe and a sports roadster, and the outbreak of war meant that no series production followed. It should not be confused with the R129 SL-Class of the 1990s, which shares only the number.
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Source Wikipedia: Mercedes-BenzHistory, Daimler-Benz formed 1926Quote, History, Daimler-Benz formed 1926
The first Mercedes-Benz branded vehicles were produced in 1926, following the merger of Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler's companies into the Daimler-Benz company on 28 June of the same year.
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is a German luxury automotive brand that was founded in 1926
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der 1939 und 1940 als Nachfolger des Typs 540 K gebaut wurde
Description, bodies built, roadster
Auf dem kurzen Fahrgestell entstanden allerdings nur einige Prototypen als Sport-Coupé und Sport-Roadster.
Description, series production
Zu einer Serienfertigung kam es jedoch nicht mehr.
Description, engine output, supercharged
Der Motor leistete 130 PS (96 kW) im Saugbetrieb und 200 PS (147 kW) mit Kompressor.
Description, top speed
Die Höchstgeschwindigkeit betrug 180 km/h.
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Der Mercedes-Benz W 129, genannt Mercedes-Benz 580 K, war ein Prototyp
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war ein Prototyp, der 1939 und 1940 als Nachfolger des Typs 540 K gebaut wurde
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war ein Prototyp, der 1939 und 1940 als Nachfolger des Typs 540 K gebaut wurde
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The first Mercedes-Benz branded vehicles were produced in 1926, following the merger of Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler's companies into the Daimler-Benz company on 28 June of the same year.
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is a German luxury automotive brand that was founded in 1926
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