Technical characteristics of the CMC model:

• Model: Accurate hand-built model, made of Diecast
• Manufacturer: CMC GmbH, Classic Model Cars, Germany
• Scale: 1:18
• Item No.: M-025
• Color: Silver
• Parts: 500

Car model details:

• Hand-built model made from more than 530 separate parts
• Removable engine cover
• Authentic reproduction of the V-12 engine with many details and specified mounting position
• Handmade grille from stainless steel
• Removable wheels with fine spokes and authentic tire covers
• Precisely made dashboard including all instruments
• Cockpit seat covered with real fabric
• Movable windshield
• Glossy paint finish

Description of the original vehicle: In 1938, a new racing formula was introduced, limiting the engine displacement of supercharged racing cars to 3 liters. This rule change reshaped the direction of motorsport for the years to come. Mercedes-Benz developed an entirely new 485 hp V-12 engine for the W 154. A 5-speed transmission was added and mounted directly to the de Dion rear axle. A fuel tank was located at the rear, while a second tank was situated in the cockpit, above the driver’s legs. With this car, the Daimler-Benz team of Caracciola, Lang, von Brauchitsch, and Seaman achieved one victory after another. In 1938, Caracciola became European Champion. At the French Grand Prix on July 3, 1938, Mercedes-Benz scored a triple victory: von Brauchitsch finished first, Caracciola second, and Hermann Lang third. In 1939, Hermann Lang became European Champion with the upgraded W 154.