Despite the tastefulness and elegance of the coachwork produced in Sindelfingen, numerous exemplars also left the factory in chassis-only versions to be provided with a wide variety of bodies by renowned coachbuilders both inside and outside Germany. In cars with a relatively short wheelbase, this not only afforded passengers more leg room, it also improved comfort by creating optimum springing between the axles. The five‑seater tourer and coupé touring saloon were dropped, as was the removable pullman top, while a four-/five‑seater convertible and a six-/seven‑seater pullman convertible were added to the product range. Thereafter it became the exception, and the great majority of cars had engines positioned in front of the passengers. NOTE: DIGITAL DOWNLOAD, NOT A PHYSICAL ITEM. This meant that, from February 1925 onwards, the two six-cylinder supercharged models were Mercedes's only contribution to the joint venture's passenger car sales programme. Designed specifically for sports events, it played a special role, since the 130 and 170 H models were passenger cars for everyday use. The Lo 2000 developed by Daimler-Benz at the beginning of the 1930s brought the company the major breakthrough in the truck business. The “Grand Mercedes” embodied the other extreme: more spacious, more luxurious and more powerful, it cost over 50% more than the 630. It was early 1929 before the model designation was changed to 24/110/160 hp “K” model. Both models were less progressive in design than the 24/100/140 hp had been in 1924; nor were they able to cover the entire spectrum of the 630. Secondly, they formed the design basis for the legendary “S” series models, which have done more than any other model series to shape the image of the brand with the star. There was, therefore, a pressing need to renew the mid-range product line-up, something which did not happen until October 1926, however. Production of the standard 6.3‑litre model was thereupon reduced before being phased out entirely in July 1929. In October, the 400 gave way to the eight-cylinder Nürburg 460, which, although having no supercharger and not being quite so spacious, produced significantly higher torque at low engine speeds while at the same time being considerably lower in price. It was debuted at the 1930 Paris Motor Show where it was among the highlights of the day. The construction principle of the four-wheeled rear-engine car was widely used up to the turn of the twentieth century, above all in two-seater sports vehicles. Here, however, “special price” did not mean a special offer in today’s sense, but a price higher than the normal list price. Whereas Daimler was intent on developing a new eight-cylinder model, the supervisory board wanted him to come up with a readily marketable mass-production car. And compared with its counterpart with front-mounted engine, the 170 V, the 170 H even came off better in terms of suspension comfort, noise, drag and performance. Both models were available in a variety of body versions. The Mercedes-Benz supercharged sports car models of the types S/SS/SSK/SSKL were used at all kinds of world-famous racing events between 1927 and 1933, such as Grand Prix contests, long-distance or endurance races, and mountain climbs. Just two units of the Mercedes Knight 16/50 hp were built in January 1925. There is no documented reason for this decision; nor is it possible from a present-day perspective to understand why the model designation was not changed. Now, imagine a car with the same specs over 85 years ago in 1930. The ‘Grand Mercedes’ – model 770 – was launched at the Paris Motor Show in October 1930. The press release issued at the launch of the new automobiles stated that the “design and technical execution of both chassis and coachwork represent a tremendous step forward in terms of the series production of the motor vehicle.”. Item no. The starting point for the development of the 130 model was the difficult economic situation of the early 1930s and, in particular, the hoped-for mass motorisation, in which all automotive manufacturers were keen to have a slice of the action. The most expensive version was the pullman saloon at a price of RM 22,750 for the 15/70/100 hp and RM 27,750 for the 24/100/140 hp. The 400 was available at a standard price of RM 9,000, with the 630 on offer at RM 14,000, while the price was raised by RM 1,500 for vehicles with the “K” engine. 1930 Mercedes-Benz 710 SSK Trossi Roadster. In 1886, Karl Benz made his first motorize tricycle and Daimler built a horseless carriage. 1 Versions. As far as performance was concerned, the press release stated: “Thanks to their inherent smoothness and flexibility, combined with fast acceleration and high reserves of power, the two vehicles make an ideal tourer cum sports car, an outstanding hill-climber and -as gear-changing- is required only on exceptionally steep uphill slopes- a most convenient town car for the expert motorist. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mercedes-Benz_vehicles Sales after the end of production were clearly somewhat sluggish, with the February 1931 price list offering the still unsold units at reduced prices. W142 320 (1937 - 1938) W142. An exterior detail distinguishes the two versions before and after this technical modification: the first version with cantilever springs has a small opening in front of each of the rear wings just above the side running board, these openings affording access to grease nipples for lubricating the spring mountings. The chassis simply used the same designation number as the engine, the only difference being that the initial “M” (for Motor – German for engine) was replaced by a “W” (for Wagen – German for car). Add To Cart. Please select the group of cookies to be allowed. While the first generation of six-cylinder supercharged automobiles is today among the most sought-after of collectors’ vehicles, the 6.3‑litre models are somewhat overshadowed by the more exclusive, higher-powered and more famous “S”, “SS” and “SSK” models. Mercedes Model K 1924 – 1930. Even more confusing was the fact that some in-house documents made reference also to the 600 “model”. […]. Sticking with the supercharger technology introduced by Paul Daimler, Porsche set about developing two new racing cars as well as two high-end passenger car models. Germany increasingly focused on the concept of the. On the “K”, in contrast to all earlier models, the exhaust pipes were on the right-hand side of the engine bonnet, where they were to remain on all subsequent models. The new designations formed the basis of the system that is still more or less in use to this day, in which a three-digit number – multiplied by 10 – denotes the displacement in cubic centimetres. For example, the Mercedes 15/70/100 hp could be fitted with a special-purpose body to serve as an ambulance or panel van. Close this window to refresh the page. In terms of technical design, the two six-cylinder models were broadly identical. In contrast to the individually machined steel cylinders that were welded to the cylinder head on the four-cylinder models, Porsche’s designs were far better suited to mass production. Volkswagenwerk GmbH was founded in 1938, although with the outbreak of war, series production of the Beetle did not begin until 1945. Built in September 1926, another one-off production was a chassis with a 650 mm longer wheelbase. T. his brought total production of the standard 630 to 1,033 units. The period between October 1928 and July 1929 saw the production of a further 37 vehicles in total, compared with 65 “K”-engined units during the same space of time. If corners are taken too quickly, there is a tendency for the vehicle to oversteer – in other words, for the rear end to slide towards the outside of the turn. $89.00. That month saw the launch of the 8/38 hp and 12/55 hp under the new brand name of Mercedes-Benz, the joint-venture partners having merged in June of that year to form Daimler-Benz AG. Your session has expired. The pullman saloon boasted a stylistically modernised form. Now, the front end of all rear-engine vehicles appeared rounded, some with three-pointed star mounted inside a circle. As a result of their weight distribution, rear-engine cars are often criticised for poor handling characteristics. Just like the 6/25 hp and 10/40 hp four-cylinder models unveiled by DMG at the end of 1921 as the company’s first series-produced supercharged passenger cars, the two six-cylinder supercharged vehicles were also powered by engines of exceptionally modern design. Copyright Mercedes 500SEC.com 2021 M-190 Categories: All-Products, CMC Mercedes-Benz, Currently not available, Models 1:18 Product Description The Mercedes-Benz supercharged sports cars of the types S/SS/SSK/SSKL were used at all kinds of world-famous racing events between 1927 and 1933, such as Grand Prix races, long-distance or endurance races, and mountain climb competitions. This was the first fully-developed mass-produced rear-engine car both in brand history and indeed in the entire history of the automobile – a tradition that now spanned almost half a century. Apart from the shorter length, the vehicle also featured a technical modification to the rear axle, with the cantilever half-springs on the basic version being replaced on the “K” by conventional underslung half-springs. * The figures are provided in accordance with the German regulation 'PKW-EnVKV' and apply to the German market only. Mercedes-Benz SS Roadster 1930 Erdmann&Rossi retro legend sport cabriolet 3D Model available on Turbo Squid, the world's leading provider of digital 3D models for … There is no simple answer as to what succeeded the 630: candidates include the “Grand Mercedes”, which was unveiled in October 1930, and the five-litre version of the Nürburg, which was available from February 1931. The two tourers were also optionally available with a removable pullman top. In the spring of 1926, orders were received for 20 units of the “K” model. Part of this rigour also involved body design, for with a front radiator no longer required the entire vehicle could now take on a different shape. Despite these performance-enhancing measures, the model designation of the “K” retained the technical data of the basic version. 1. In this respect, it took over from the 28/95 hp, manufacture of which had been discontinued in August 1924. ... 1930 - … 1 Versions. The six-cylinder supercharged cars launched in 1924 occupy a special place in the product history of the Mercedes and Mercedes-Benz brands. In 1922, there were differences of opinion between chief designer Paul Daimler and the supervisory board of DMG. The SSK (model series W 06) is the most exclusive and fascinating of the six-cylinder supercharged sports cars belonging to the Mercedes-Benz S-Series. In February 1928, all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars were given new model designations that were easier to use than the decades-old hp data. Unless otherwise stated, it does not imply that the CMC scale model is a product of any of these racing teams/drivers or endorsed by any of them. It was perhaps to be anticipated that although the concept underwent continual refinements over the years, finally reaching maturity in the shape of the Mercedes-Benz 170 H of 1936, ultimately the rear-engine car never really caught on. Der Mercedes-Benz W 06 erschien 1926 als Ableitung des Modells K aus demselben Jahr. The “K”-engined 630 was manufactured up until April 1930. Do you really want to delete the data record? Sort by: Mercedes Benz Brabus 800 Black and Gold Edition 1/18 Model Car by GT Spirit. Here is a list of our picks for ten of the top Mercedes models ever created. At the same time, all members of the model series began to employ the rear-axle suspension used on the “K” model, with the original cantilever springs being replaced by underslung half-springs. 2 Versions. 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