Mercedes Benz Model Cars for Collectors - CMC exclusive Models

Mercedes Benz Model Cars for Collectors. In 1938 a new racing formula was introduced by which the displacement of racing cars with a compressor was limited to 3 litres. This changed rule was determining Motor racing sport of the succeeding years. Mercedes Benz developed an entirely new V12-engine with 485 hp for the W 154, A fifth gear was added and was directly mounted on the De Dion rear axle. One tank was in the rear, a second in the cockpit, above the driver's legs.

In this vehicle the drivers Caracciola, Lang, von Brauchitsch und Seam of the Daimler-Benz team gained one victory after the other. In 1938 Caracciola became European Champion. At the French Grand Prix, Mercedes-Benz gained a triple victory: von Brauchitsch came in first, Caracciola second und Hermann Lang third. In 1939 Hermann Lang became European Champion with the further developed Mercedes Benz W 154. The great winner of France Mercedes Benz W 154, 1938 from CMC exclusive Models by ModelCar.