CMC Model Car Data: Auto Union Type C Maßstab 1:87
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CMC exklusive Modellautos |
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A-008 limted 5000 |
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silver |
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diecast model car |
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CMC hand crafted model |
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Anniversary Model |
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1-2 days |
15th CMC anniversary In scale 1:87. They are available from now on in a limited edition of 5.000 units world wide.
Original Data Auto Union Typ C 1936-1937:
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| | 16 cylinder V-engine |
| | Roots compressor |
| | Displacement: 6.005 ccm |
| | Maximum output: 520 hp at 5.000 rpmz |
| | Topspeed: 340 km/h |
| | Wheel Base: 2.310 mm |
| | Total length: 3.920 mm |
This racing car developed by Ferdinand Porsche wrote racing history right away like almost no other racing car had done before: In 1936 Auto Union presented with the Type C a monoposto which was almost totally different from all the other racing cars known so far. What stood out especially was the unconventional design of the sensational 16-cylinder V-engine installed behind the driver and in front of the rear axle - an innovation which soon became the accepted thing.
This high- performance racing car was above all so successful because the bullet with 520 hp was driven by a highly talented racing driver: Bernd Rosemeyer. 1936 was his most successful year when he became European Champion and won numerous Grand Prix. In 1937 the new ace of the Auto Union could keep his main competitor, Mercedes-Benz, in check as well and was able to continue his successful carreer with five further wins. At the beginning of 1938, however, his carreer came to an abrupt and tragical end by a fatal accident which occured during the try of breaking the speed world record.
br>After the end of the Second World War, the remaining racing cars in Zwickau had to be handed over as reparation payment to the Soviet-Union. Till now it`s not comprehensible, what exactly happend to the racing cars after that day.