In this episode of Vintage Car Chronicles, we delve into the story of the Mercedes-Benz T80, a revolutionary vehicle designed in 1939 to break the world land speed record. Created by Ferdinand Porsche and powered by a 44.5L V12 aircraft engine, the T80 aimed to reach 650 km/h on a specially prepared stretch of autobahn. Despite its cutting-edge aerodynamics and advanced engineering, the outbreak of World War II halted the record attempt. Today, this fascinating machine remains a testament to the ambitions of pre-war automotive innovation, displayed at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart.
En liten tjänst av I'm With Friends. Finns även på engelska.