Befitting its dapper, driver-oriented attitude, the Raceabout was sparsely fitted, including even instrumentation, but a drum-type speedometer, odometer, and trip odometer were provided.
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1911-1915 Mercer Raceabout Model 35-R Specifications
The 1911-1915 Mercer Raceabout Model 35-R was developed for one purpose: speed. Of all its racetrack triumphs, however, an Indianapolis 500 victory would elude this fine car. Find specifications for the 1911-1915 Mercer Raceabout Model 35-R below:
Engine: T-head I-4, cast in pairs, 300 cubic inches (43/8 × 5-inch bore × stroke), 58 horsepower
Transmission: 4-speed, selective
Suspension, front: Rigid axle, semi-elliptic springs
Suspension, rear: Rigid axle, semi-elliptic springs
Brakes: Contracting; drum on driveshaft
Wheelbase (inches): 108
Weight (pounds): 2,850
Top speed (mph): 70-80
Production: Less than 1,000 from 1910-1915
