CMC Mercedes-Benz 300 SL GP Bern, 1952 #16 red

A masterpiece of architecture model:CMC Mercedes-Benz 300 SL GP Bern, 1952 #16 red

The dream model for Mercedes fans and motorsport enthusiasts:
The Mercedes 300 SL

Technical data of the CMC model:

1. Model: Diecast, precision model hand-assembled
2. Manufacturer: CMC GmbH, Classic Model Cars, Germany
3. Scale: 1:18
4. Item-No.: M-160
5. Parts: more than 250
6. Limited Edition: 1,500

Model Details:

• Metal precision model, hand-mounted and composed of more than 250 parts
• Exact replica with a true-to-scale body
• Original colors and logos printed by tampon method
• Detailed engine, painted by hand
• Gullwing doors, movable hood and trunk. Engine hood fastened with a real leather belt
• Cockpit seats covered with check-pattern textile
• Functional quarter vents
• Trunk equipped with two spare-wheels
• Spring-mounted front and rear wheel suspension

Description of the original vehicle: The 1952 "Carrera Panamericana" marked the biggest adventure of the year for the Mercedes-Benz racing department, whose performance in this race brought its long, successful history to a new height. Consisting of four cars and a huge crew led by "Alfred Neubauer", the Mercedes-Benz team flew to Mexico in November 1952. The 300 SL was powered by a newly-developed 3.1-liter engine with a maximum output of 177 hp. The race, which lasted five days and covered over 3,000 km, was highly dramatic. When it finally came to an end, Mercedes-Benz 300 SL had not only set a new track record, but also won a double victory.

This model car is an exact replica of Hermann Lang's car that won the 2nd place and bore the starting number 3. This item is offered as a limited edition.

Special feature:Blue painted front fenders

Technical data of the original vehicle:

1. Engine: Six-cylinder in-line-engine, overhead camshaft
2. Engine fuel supply: fuel injection pump
3. Maximum output: 177 hp at 5,400 rpm
4. Gearbox: four-speed, completely synchronized
5. Displacement: 3,100 ccm
6. Top speed: 257 km/h
7. Wheel base: 2,400 mm
8. Track front: 1,330 mm
9. Track rear:1,445 mm