CMC Mercedes-Benz W25, 1934 Eifel race # 20 M. v.Brauchitsch Limited 2000 M-103

Product description

Mercedes-Benz W25, # 20 Eifelrennen, Manfred von Brauchitsch, 1934

After Daimler-Benz had been absent from Grand Prix racing for several years, 1934 marked a return for the brand with the star to the great racetracks of those days.

With the creation of a new Grand Prix racing formula with the limitation of the vehicle weight to 750 kg, Daimler-Benz created the new GP racing car with the factory designation W25. It is a sleek and aerodynamically excellent vehicle with a long headrest and an exhaust manifold that runs along the side of the vehicle.

 

The on 3. June 1934, the Eifelrennen held on the famous Nürburgring should be the first big baptism of fire for the race-ready Mercedes monoposti. Because the regular Mercedes driver Rudolf Caracciola was still handicapped by an injury, the young daredevil Manfred von Brauchitsch was registered for the race.

However, there were problems with the vehicle inspection before the race. The Mercedes exceeded the required 750 kg limit by 1 kg. What followed went down in racing history. Namely a nightly paint scratching action of the white color, which brought a weight reduction to the 750 kg. What was left behind were shiny silver aluminum bodies, which from then on were to characterize the term “silver arrows”.

 

Manfred von Brauchitsch with start no. 20 was the first to cross the finish line after an exciting race. In second place was Hans Stuck in Auto Union and third was Louis Chiron in an Alfa Romeo.

 

Technical data of the original vehicle

8-cylinder in-line engine, Roots supercharger

Power:	354 hp at 5,800 rpm
Displacement:	3,364 cc
Top speed:	approx. 300 km / h