Mercedes-Benz C111

Mercedes-Benz C111/II
Mercedes-Benz C111/II at the Mercedes-Benz Museum
Overview
ManufacturerDaimler-Benz
Production1970 (16 cars produced)
AssemblyUntertürkheim
DesignerBruno Sacco
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-door berlinetta
LayoutLongitudinal, Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
DoorsGullwing doors
Powertrain
Engine
  • C111 I: M 950 F (3-rotor Wankel, 3,600 cm³
  • C111 II: M 950/4 (4-rotor Wankel, 4,800 cm³
  • C111 II-D and III: OM 617 (5-cylinder Diesel, 3005 cm³)
  • C111 IV: M 117 (V8 Otto, 4500 cm³)
Power output
  • M 950 F: 205 kW (275 hp) at 7000 rpm
  • M 950/4: 260 kW (349 hp) at 6000 rpm
  • OM 617: 140 kW (188 hp) at 4200 min−1
  • OM 617: 170 kW (228 hp)
  • M 117: 368 kW (493 hp)
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,620 mm (103 in)
Length4,440 mm (175 in)
Width1,800 mm (71 in)
Height1,120 mm (44 in)
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz SL-X
SuccessorMercedes-Benz CW311
Mercedes-Benz C112

The Mercedes-Benz C111 was a series of experimental automobiles produced by Daimler-Benz in the 1960s and 1970s. The company was experimenting with new engine technologies, including Wankel engines, diesel engines, and turbochargers, and used the basic C111 platform as a testbed. Other experimental features included multi-link rear suspension, gull-wing doors and a luxurious interior with leather trim and air conditioning.

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