Description

MERCEDES-BENZ W196 STREAMLINER

HISTORY

The Mercedes-Benz W196 Streamliner is the wheeled version of the Formula 1 that dominated the two years 1954 and 1955. The car was designed by Rudolf Uhlenhaut

After the second world war the Mercedes decided to return to compete in car competitions. After the victory of the 1952 Le Mans 24 Hours with the Mercedes-Benz 300SL, it was entrusted to the engineering team composed by Nallinger, Kraus, Scherenberg and Gossmann, to build a Formula 1 using the new rules of 1954. The debut of the Mercedes Benz W196 Streamliner took place at the French Grand Prix and immediately gained success with Juan Manuel Fangio.

Klaus Kling at the wheel of the Mercedes-Benz W196 Streamliner is arrived fifth in the Formula 1 World Champion 1954, with twelve point in season.

CHASSIS

Mercedes W196 Streamliner
Designed: Rudolf Uhlenhaut
Aluminium body panels chassis
Length: 4360 mm
Width: 1680 mm
Height: 1020 mm
Suspension front: Double wishbones, torsion bars, telescopic shock absorbers
Suspension rear: Swing axle, longitudinal torsion bars, telescopic shock absorbers
Brakes: drums, all round
Tyres: Continental

ENGINE

Mercedes M196 R Straight 8, 2496 cc front, longitudinally mounted
Power: 216 kW
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Transmission: five speed Manual
Fuel brand: Esso
Fuel Type: Petrol
Tank Capacity: ?

RESULT

Fifth in the Formula 1 World Champion 1954 with driver Klaus Kling

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