Mercedes-Benz W196R Rennwagen - 1954-55
The W196 was Mercedes-Benz's entry for the Formula One World Championship for 1954-55. The model shown here, denoted W196R, and sub-titled 'Monza', refers to the unusual, closed-wheel bodywork fitted to the cars for use at high speed circuits, such as the Monza track.
The W196R was fitted with a 2.5-litre straight-eight engine. At the W196's first race, at the French GP in 1954, the engine produces 192 kW (257 hp). During the two seasons, the engine was developed to produce 220 kW (290 hp).
The W196 raced very successfully, securing 9 wins from 12 starts over the two seasons. The drivers were Juan Manuel Fangio, and Stirling Moss. Mercedes-Benz secured the Manufacturer's Championship in both years. Mercedes-Benz won all but one race for 1955, the championship was shortened due to the horrific accident at Le Mans involving a Mercedes-Benz 300SLR (itself, derived from the W196), used in the Sportscar Manufacturers Championship. Mercedes-Benz then withdrew from involvement in Sportscars and Formula One for more than thirty years.
This Lego model W196R has been modeled in miniland scale for Flickr LUGNuts 68th Build challenge - 'A Baker's Dozen', to the sub-theme, 'Any racer, made before 1956'.
Mercedes-Benz W196R Rennwagen - 1954-55
The W196 was Mercedes-Benz's entry for the Formula One World Championship for 1954-55. The model shown here, denoted W196R, and sub-titled 'Monza', refers to the unusual, closed-wheel bodywork fitted to the cars for use at high speed circuits, such as the Monza track.
The W196R was fitted with a 2.5-litre straight-eight engine. At the W196's first race, at the French GP in 1954, the engine produces 192 kW (257 hp). During the two seasons, the engine was developed to produce 220 kW (290 hp).
The W196 raced very successfully, securing 9 wins from 12 starts over the two seasons. The drivers were Juan Manuel Fangio, and Stirling Moss. Mercedes-Benz secured the Manufacturer's Championship in both years. Mercedes-Benz won all but one race for 1955, the championship was shortened due to the horrific accident at Le Mans involving a Mercedes-Benz 300SLR (itself, derived from the W196), used in the Sportscar Manufacturers Championship. Mercedes-Benz then withdrew from involvement in Sportscars and Formula One for more than thirty years.
This Lego model W196R has been modeled in miniland scale for Flickr LUGNuts 68th Build challenge - 'A Baker's Dozen', to the sub-theme, 'Any racer, made before 1956'.