The great success of Karl Benz’s 8 HP can be judged from its initial sales: 572 in its first year (1899) and 603 in the next. Nothing to speak of today, but very good for the turn of the century. This model opened a new chapter in the company’s long history and was the first to be powered by a flat two-cylinder engine with primary belt drive and secondary chain drive.
The example on display has a “break” coachwork
Presented by Alfredo Varni, Pallanza (Novara)
Engine: 6 cylinders
Capacity: 1487 cc
Max.power output: 76 bhp at 4800 rpm
Max.speed: 140 km/h
Weight: 860 kg
