Busch 40006 Benz patent motor car with advertising column

Carl Benz, who was born in Karlsruhe on November 25, 1844, was able to help himself through his father-in-law from 1872 onwards

makes it possible to become self-employed in Mannheim with a small mechanical workshop. In this

"Tinker workshop" was initially an internal combustion engine, which instead of gas with petroleum

(Gas mixture) could be operated. With the help of interested financiers could from 1881 the

Production of the two-stroke system "System Benz". Already in 1885 the first one was born

Tricycle motor car powered by a four-stroke internal combustion engine. With the number

37435 was on January 29, 1886 then the vehicle with gas engine operation by the Imperial Patent Office

patented. Carl Benz in Mannheim, Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach in Cannstatt, set theirs

Ideas on the drawing board around. In the workshops emerged prototypes that were constantly tested and

were improved. Carl Benz paid special attention to the ignition of his single cylinder.

The Benz'sche spark plugs from 1886 corresponded in construction and material already up to the 30s

Years of valid standards. From 1886 to 1894, about 25 copies of a further development of the

Patent motor vehicle sold. Price 3,000 marks.

Technical specifications

Engine: four-stroke single cylinder, evaporative cooling, inlet slide, standing exhaust valve,

Benz surface carburetor, lubrication by drip oiler, buzzer ignition.

Bore x stroke: 91.4 x 150.0 mm

Displacement 984 cm3

Power: 0.66 kW (0.9 hp) at 400 rpm.

Power transmission: Over leather belts, stepped pulley, differential and chains.

Length / width / height: 2,600 / 1,450 / 1,600 mm

Curb weight: 290 kg

Top speed: 15km / h