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A masterpiece of architecture model:
CMC Mercedes-Benz W 25, 1934
The Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrow W 25 is a veritable CMC collectors piece for all Silver Arrow- and CMC model fans and should not be missing from any CMC collection.
The newly developed spoked wheel is an outstanding proof of finest CMC handicraft: 75 individual parts per wheel give a filigree CMC masterpiece.
The Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrow W 25 is a veritable CMC collectors piece for all Silver Arrow- and CMC model fans and should not be missing from any CMC collection.
The newly developed spoked wheel is an outstanding proof of finest CMC handicraft: 75 individual parts per wheel give a filigree CMC masterpiece.
Technical data of the CMC model:
- Model: Precision metal model hand-assembled
- Manufacturer: CMC GmbH, Classic Model Cars, Germany
- Scale: 1:18
- Item-No.: M-033
- Parts: more than 610
- Limited Edition: --.--
CMC model details:
- Handmounted from over 610 pieces, full metal precision model
- Each of the newly developed spoked wheels is composed of 75 parts
- Hand assembled cooler grill of stainless steel with flatend transversal
- Cockpit seat with real textile covering
- Tank cover can be opened
- Instrument panel of stainless steel with a marbled surface and hand inserted instruments
- Exhaust manifold of metal with highly polished chrom finish
- Wheel hub and rim are of milled aluminium
- 140 drilled holes of 0,4 mm diameter in hub and rim for the insertion of the spokes
- Each wheel is hand assembled from 70 spokes of 0,2 mm diameter stainless steel wire
- Mounting and dismounting of the wheels is possible with the double winged central locking nut with fine thread screw
- Removable engine hood with spring loaded locking hooks
- Detailed replica of the original 8-cylinder-in-line-engine
Description of the original vehicle:
The decision to return to the Grand Prix racing sport was taken by Daimler-Benz in March 1933. A completely new racing car had to be developed, which would comply with the new regulations for the racing formula limiting the weight of the vehicle to 750 kg.
With the W25A, Mercedes-Benz could present a Monoposto to the public, ready for racing in 1934. It was due to initiate the famous Silver Arrow era.
2nd of June 1934: On the evening before the Eifel Race at the Nürburgring the acceptance examination takes place for the cars attempting to enter in the new 750 kg racing formula. The weighin of the shining white Monopostos shows a weight of 751 kgs. A catastrophy, it means a prohibition for the start. But the Mercedes crew don’t give up. That one kilogramm has to be reduced somehow. Finally an ingenious solution: All they had to do is to remove the paintwork. So all night long in sweat-pouring work the paint is sande off completely.
A turbo charged, in-line 8 cylinder motor with initially 354 HP lent the shooting star sufficient power and an enormous acceleration capacity in order to keep the other contestants -Auto Union, Alfa Romeo, Bugatti and Maserati- in check. The deafening roar of the exhaust was veribly frightening and in combination with the whine of the Roots compressor it became the recognisable sign of the brand name.
In the morning a shooting star in its shining silver aluminium body is at the start, weighing exactly 750 kgs – and it wins! A rousing victory for Mercedes-Benz and the driver Manfred von Brauchitsch. Further victories followed with Luigi Fagioli at the Acerbo Cup in Pescara and at the Grand Prix of Spain as well as with Rudolf Caracciola in the Grand Prix at Monza in Italy.
The enthusiastic press named the racing car “Silver Arrow”. Rightly so, then of the eight Grand Prix races in the first season the silver shots win four first and three second places.
A myth is born, which has lost none of its magic to the present day.
At the end of 1936 the already as a variation type W25C competing racer was replaced by the W125.
With the W25A, Mercedes-Benz could present a Monoposto to the public, ready for racing in 1934. It was due to initiate the famous Silver Arrow era.
2nd of June 1934: On the evening before the Eifel Race at the Nürburgring the acceptance examination takes place for the cars attempting to enter in the new 750 kg racing formula. The weighin of the shining white Monopostos shows a weight of 751 kgs. A catastrophy, it means a prohibition for the start. But the Mercedes crew don’t give up. That one kilogramm has to be reduced somehow. Finally an ingenious solution: All they had to do is to remove the paintwork. So all night long in sweat-pouring work the paint is sande off completely.
A turbo charged, in-line 8 cylinder motor with initially 354 HP lent the shooting star sufficient power and an enormous acceleration capacity in order to keep the other contestants -Auto Union, Alfa Romeo, Bugatti and Maserati- in check. The deafening roar of the exhaust was veribly frightening and in combination with the whine of the Roots compressor it became the recognisable sign of the brand name.
In the morning a shooting star in its shining silver aluminium body is at the start, weighing exactly 750 kgs – and it wins! A rousing victory for Mercedes-Benz and the driver Manfred von Brauchitsch. Further victories followed with Luigi Fagioli at the Acerbo Cup in Pescara and at the Grand Prix of Spain as well as with Rudolf Caracciola in the Grand Prix at Monza in Italy.
The enthusiastic press named the racing car “Silver Arrow”. Rightly so, then of the eight Grand Prix races in the first season the silver shots win four first and three second places.
A myth is born, which has lost none of its magic to the present day.
At the end of 1936 the already as a variation type W25C competing racer was replaced by the W125.
Technical data of the original vehicle:
- Motor: 8-cylinder-compressor-engine
- Displacement: 3.364 ccm
- Maximum output: 354 hp at 5.800 rpm
- Topspeed: 300 km/h
- Single wheel suspension of the front axle
- De-Dion rear axle
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