CMC Mercedes-Benz SSK, 1930 white

A masterpiece of architecture model: CMC Mercedes-Benz SSK, 1930 white

Technical data of the CMC model:

1. Model: Precision model hand-assembled
2. Manufacturer: CMC GmbH, Classic Model Cars, Germany
3. Scale: 1:18
4. Item-No.: M-190
5. Parts: 1.885
6. Limited Edition: 1,000

Model details:

• Hand-mounted metal precision model of 1885 parts
• Authentically replicated and precisely scale car body
• True-to-the-original replicated of the light-weight steel frame with original bore hole pattern
• Metal cooler grill with rock-protection
• Double-leaf engine hood that opens from the right and left sides and is secured by a leather belt
• Functional hingers of the engine hood coiled with prings
• Vivacious miniaturisation of the 6-cylinder-inline engine with all aggregates, pipelines and cabeling
• Right-sided exhaust pipes made of flexible metal-hoses
• Masterly-crafted spoke wheels with aluminium-rims and stainless-steel spokes wired by hand
• Knock-off screws that enable the removal and fastening of wheels
• Removable spare wheels fastened by a toggle screw behind the cookpit
• Functional and authentically-replicated multi-layer metal compound spring on the front and rear axels
• Filler-neck with removable tank top made of stainless steel
• Steering wheel covered with genuine leather
• Both levers on the steering wheel (hand-accelerating an ignition timing) are movable
• True-to-the-original presentation of the cockpit, including both seats covered with leather and a nicely replicated dashboard with all instruments and control gadgets
• Movable windscreen for driver and co-driver
• Finned brake drums, created like the original with a fuel reserve can and a tool-box made of wood with a movable cover (mini tools inside)
• Folded top-cover wrapped up in a leather case and fixed by several leather-belts (not movable)

Description of the original vehicle: The Mercedes-Benz supercharged sports cars of the types S/SS/SSK/SSKL were used at all kinds of world-famous racing events between 1927 and 1933, such as Grand Prix races, long-distance or endurance races, and mountain climb competitions. They might be affectionately called "invincible monsters" or by a nickname like "white elephant".
The abbreviation system S/SS/SSK/SSKL (Super-Sport-Short-Light, a coinage added after 1931) was adopted by Mercedes-Benz to designate the individual developmental stages of its sports cars, each equipped with a robust 7.1 liter inline six-cylinder supercharged engine. A long list of famous pilots is closely associated with these powerful machines, and among them are Rudolf Caracciola, Manfred von Brauchitsch, Hans Stuck, Carlos Zatuszek and Bernd Rosemeyer.
The SSK/SSKL types, in particular, constituted a highlight of the legendary S-series that has left a continuing impact on the Mercedes-Benz marque. One may say, some cars belong to today as much as they did to yesterday, and they are virtually timeless.

CMC Legal Disclaimer The use of racing team and/or driver names, symbols, starting numbers, and/or descriptions is solely for reference purposes. Unless otherwise stated, it does not imply that the CMC scale model is a product of any of these racing teams/drivers or endorsed by any of them.

Technical data of the original vehicle:

1. Six cylinder in-line-engine with overhead camshaft
2. Compressor that can be activated when required
3. Displacement: 7,056 ccm
4. Output without compressor: 240 hp at 3.300 rpm
5. Output with activated compressor: 300 hp at 3.300 rpm
6. Top speed: 235 km/h
7. Wheel base: 2,950 mm
8. Total length: 4,250 mm
9. Track front: 1,470 mm
10. Track rear: 1,460 mm

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