Mercedes-Benz SSKL Streamliner, Avus Race Car, 1932. Showing the Original Radiator, surrounded by the new, "Streamliner" Bodywork. [PB 2019 DSC_1290
Driven by Manfred von Brauchitsch, this car won the Avus Race in 1932.
In testing by the Mercedes-Benz race car development team, It was found to be 20 KPH [12.4 MPH] faster with this more Aerodynamic, "Streamlined" body than it was with its original bodywork.
This car was sent by Mercedes-Benz from the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Museum in Stuttgart, Germany specifically for the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance event. This Race Car was at the event for Display only, not entered in the Concours Competition judged classes. It was also driven in the "Tour d'Elegance" earlier in the week.
It was Attended and Maintained by one of the Factory Restoration Specialists, who was involved in the restoration of this car, and who was generous with his time to answer questions while on Display during the Event.
The "AVUS" name is from "Automobil-Verkehrs- und ÜbungsStraße, which in English translates as "'Automobile Traffic and Training Road'". This is an open road near Berlin, Germany that was completed by 1921. It was then also used for auto racing events as late as 1998.
The Engine is an Inline Six Cylinder, Overhead Cam, of 7.1 Liters [433 Cubic Inches]. It is Supercharged by a Positive Displacement type Compressor, which is driven directly by the Crankshaft.
There is some degree of cooling for the Compressed "Charge Air" from the Supercharger caused by the Finned Design of the Cast Aluminum Manifold Duct leading towards the Carburetors.
The Radiator Fan is driven by a Gear & Shaft arrangement from the Cam. This avoids the possibility of a belt breaking or slipping, although there was likely a weight penalty.
[PB 2019 DSC_1290].
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Mercedes-Benz SSKL Streamliner, Avus Race Car, 1932. Showing the Original Radiator, surrounded by the new, "Streamliner" Bodywork. [PB 2019 DSC_1290
Driven by Manfred von Brauchitsch, this car won the Avus Race in 1932.
In testing by the Mercedes-Benz race car development team, It was found to be 20 KPH [12.4 MPH] faster with this more Aerodynamic, "Streamlined" body than it was with its original bodywork.
This car was sent by Mercedes-Benz from the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Museum in Stuttgart, Germany specifically for the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance event. This Race Car was at the event for Display only, not entered in the Concours Competition judged classes. It was also driven in the "Tour d'Elegance" earlier in the week.
It was Attended and Maintained by one of the Factory Restoration Specialists, who was involved in the restoration of this car, and who was generous with his time to answer questions while on Display during the Event.
The "AVUS" name is from "Automobil-Verkehrs- und ÜbungsStraße, which in English translates as "'Automobile Traffic and Training Road'". This is an open road near Berlin, Germany that was completed by 1921. It was then also used for auto racing events as late as 1998.
The Engine is an Inline Six Cylinder, Overhead Cam, of 7.1 Liters [433 Cubic Inches]. It is Supercharged by a Positive Displacement type Compressor, which is driven directly by the Crankshaft.
There is some degree of cooling for the Compressed "Charge Air" from the Supercharger caused by the Finned Design of the Cast Aluminum Manifold Duct leading towards the Carburetors.
The Radiator Fan is driven by a Gear & Shaft arrangement from the Cam. This avoids the possibility of a belt breaking or slipping, although there was likely a weight penalty.
[PB 2019 DSC_1290].
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