CMC Mercedes-Benz W154, 1938
product description
A masterpiece of architecture model:
CMC Mercedes-Benz W154, 1938
Technical data of the CMC model:
- Model: Precision model hand-assembled, Diecast
- Manufacturer: CMC GmbH, Classic Model Cars, Germany
- Scale: 1:18
- Item-No.: M-025
- Color: Silver
- Driver: ---
- Parts: 500
- Limited Edition: ---
Model car details:
- Hand mounted precision model made of more than 530 single parts
- Removable engine hood
- Originally replication of the 12-cylinder V-engine with many details and offset fitting position
- Handmade stainless steel wired fadiator grill
- Removable wheels in with filigree spokes and a authentic tire equipment
- Precisely created dashboard including all instrument
- Cockpit seat covered with real textile
- Movable wind shield
- Brilliant mirror finish painting
Description of the original vehicle:
In 1938 a new racing formula was introduced, limiting the engine displacement of supercharged race cars to 3 liters. This rule change redefined the direction of motor sport racing for the succeeding years.
Mercedes-Benz developed an entirely new 485 hp V-12 engine for the W 154. A 5-speed transmission was added and mounted directly on the de Dion rear axle. One fuel tank was in the rear, and a second tank was in the cockpit, above the driver’s legs. In this car, the Daimler-Benz team of Caracciola, Lang, von Brauchitsch, and Seaman gained one victory after another.
In 1938, Caracciola became European Champion. At the French Grand Prix on July 3, 1938, Mercedes-Benz earned a triple victory: von Brauchitsch came in first, Caracciola second, and Hermann Lang third. In 1939, Hermann Lang became European Champion with a revamped W 154.
Mercedes-Benz developed an entirely new 485 hp V-12 engine for the W 154. A 5-speed transmission was added and mounted directly on the de Dion rear axle. One fuel tank was in the rear, and a second tank was in the cockpit, above the driver’s legs. In this car, the Daimler-Benz team of Caracciola, Lang, von Brauchitsch, and Seaman gained one victory after another.
In 1938, Caracciola became European Champion. At the French Grand Prix on July 3, 1938, Mercedes-Benz earned a triple victory: von Brauchitsch came in first, Caracciola second, and Hermann Lang third. In 1939, Hermann Lang became European Champion with a revamped W 154.
Technical data of the original vehicle:
- Engine: V-12-engine with 2 Roots-compressors
- Displacement: 2.962 ccm
- Bore x stroke: 67 x 70 mm
- Maximum output: 485 hp at 7.500 rpm
- Transmission: 5 speed
- Top speed: 320 km/h
- Wheel base: 2.730 mm
- Track front: 1,470 mm
- Track rear: 1,410 mm
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Review(s)
Wrote by Antonio S. on 20.08.2011
CMC Mercedes-Benz W154, 1938, 2.Version
Cette deuxième version de la Mercedes Bens W154 est magnifique, le profond de la peinture est superbe, les roues démontables sont d’un réalisme saisissant. Une réussite Bravo à CMC de relancer des modèles déjà fabriqués car cela permet aux nouveaux collectionneurs de compléter leur collection.