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Background grid Mercedes-Benz 290 Cabriolet LWB 1934-1937 Panther J72 Roadster 1972-1981
Spec height1 1.66 m 2 
+ 42 cm
1 1.24 m Spec height1
+ 80.6 cm 2 4.87 m Spec length
1 4.064 m Spec length
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Panther J72 Roadster 1972 - 1981
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Panther
J72
Roadster
Gen. 1 | 1972 - 1981
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
Mercedes-Benz 290 2-door Cabriolet LWB 1934 - 1937
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Mercedes-Benz
290
2-door Cabriolet LWB
Gen. 1 | 1934 - 1937
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonPanther J72 Roadster 1972 vs. Mercedes-Benz 290 A (W18) 2-door Cabriolet LWB 1934


Dimensions & Specifications | Panther J72 Roadster 1972 is 80.6 cm shorter and 42 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz 290 A (W18) 2-door Cabriolet LWB 1934

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Size class
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406.4 cm
Length
487 cm
+80.6
169 cm
Width2
173 cm
+4
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
124 cm
Height1
166 cm
+42
277 cm
Wheelbase
330 cm
+53
12.7 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1250 kg
Weight4,6
1980 kg
+59%
2
Seats max.
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-- l
Cargo volume EU4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 28120
+4904%
Price EU7
€ 562
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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