Details
Scale model car made of metal /Die-cast/ in 1:18 scale manufactured by CMC.
It is just a small version of a real car suitable for collectors.
Handmade.
Composition: metal and plastic
Mercedes-Benz Targa Florio 1924 White
In 1923, the era of supercharged racing cars began. The Daimler factory in Untertürkheim of Stuttgart did not sit idle on this trend, and the development of a new supercharged vehicle soon got under way.
It was meant to develop a new racer for the 1924 Targa Florio, and Ferdinand Porsche was the new chief designer at Daimler Motor Company. Under his personal direction, a team of engineers conducted an in-depth look into the 1923 M7294 compressor engine and came up with some ground-breaking upgrades. As a result, the mximum output was pushed up to 126 hp (even to 150 hp in late 1924). This was made possible by relocating the compressor – Roots blower – to the front of the engine. When more power was needed, it could be obtained by a forceful step on the gas pedal. This would trigger the mechanic action or movement to bring the output from a normal 68 hp up to 126 hp.
Shortly before the start the german race cars that according to the FIA specifications until 1970 had normally to be painted in white were repainted in red- with this trick Mercedes could successfully prevent that the vehicles were thrown at the many local crossings in Sicily by Italian fans with stones. Only with this trick was it possible to win the double victory.
Additional Information
Article No | M-206 |
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Article No of Manufacturer | M-206 |
Аvailability | AVAILABLE |
Colour | White |
Scale | 1:18 |
Manufacturer | CMC |
Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
Series | No |
EAN | 0705833680473 |
Material | Metal and plastic |
Epoch | Vintage autos (1920-1942) |
Age recommendation | Not suitable for children under 14 years. |