MINICHAMPS - MERCEDES BENZ - 300SLR 3.0L S8 TEAM DAIMLER-BENZ AG N 19 24h LE MANS 1955 J.M.FANGIO - S.MOSS

Scale: 1/24
Carmodel code: CAR81158
Manufacturer code: 243000303
Colour: SILVER
Material: die-cast
Year: 1955
EAN: b66040240

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Sportscar endurance version derived from the W196 of Formula 1, the Mercedes 300SLR was designed to be entered in the 1955 racing season. The 8-cylinder engine was similar to that of the W196, but increased to 3 liters - and with desmodromic valve control and double camshaft. The weight of the car was 830 kg. The 300SLR won important races, such as the Mille Miglia (Moss / Jenkinson), the Targa Florio (Moss / Collins) and the Tourist Trophy (Moss / Fitch), but was involved in the infamous Le Mans accident, which cost the life of Pierre Levegh and numerous spectators. At the end of 1956, Mercedes withdrew from racing.

By David Tarallo

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