Fastest Car Ever On The AutoBahn!

Fastest Car Ever on the AutoBahn!
Land speed Records.
The time Two German Drivers Risked it all on public roads.
Mercedes and Auto union in an epic battle of speed.
Classic bios. Vintage Racers.
Formula Phil.
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Classic Motorsport.
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[@Hammy85]

Best thing, that's exactly where i life. The small recreational area on the highway (A5) where the rosemeyer memorial is (where his deadly accident happened) is just 5-10 minutes by car from my home. I drive this highway all the time. The fastets i was going was about 190 mph on my S1000RR...but thinking about what speed they drove during that time...with the available technology and the condition of the steets during the 30s it's just pure awesomeness.

[@voornaam3191]

And what was the result? Average cars today are horribly slow. You never see a car doing 400 km/h. Most people are not prepared to buy new tyres of €1000 a piece, those cars are rare. So, I do know those drivers were brave, no matter their war time situation, but really, was it that important? The 7 series does not even break the sound barrier. The SLC does not need ejection seats. Those are slow cars, compared to the records. WHY?! Nobody has had any profit of those dare devils. When you need to work a month to buy the fuel for one week of fast driving, there is something wrong. When you want to be fast, buy a business jet. Just saying!

[@daffyduck9901]

Very cool🤙

[@hendo337]

@@voornaam3191 1000 Euros, I believe the tires for the Bugatti Veyron that can go over 400km/hr are a lot more expensive than that.

[@royharkins7066]

My zx9 at stage 2 could hit over 200Mph the felling is sublime, I wish I lived close to the autobahn… Take risk Take care 😊

[@Hammy85]

@Forgotten Hey, sry, just noticed your question. :D I can make a Video of the Memorial, no problem, i hope i can amke it this week. Gonna ntell u when its up.

[@bobmitchell8012]

Mercedes have always had a God Complex, It is always good to see them beaten........Their Arrogance is Legendary.

[@plantfeeder6677]

You will love the book Faster by Neal Bascomb then.

[@KeyWestChrisRehm]

Mercedes Benz wasn't beaten. They won that day and held the record for eighty years.

[@larrynile8770]

The use of "inverted tail fins" at the rear is absolutely brilliant. Aside from the huge downforce generated, it would have moved the aerodynamic center of pressure rearwards, both of which would have helped the tail happy characteristics of the rear-mid engine design. My guess is that the rear downforce was not balanced out at the front, which may have resulted in creating front end lift, making the steering useless at speed, and the whole car vulnerable to crosswinds, even minor ones. This of course, is 83 year hindsight. They were exploring regions that were not even fully understood a half- century later. Brave doesn't even begin to describe them.

[@daos3300]

'tail happy' (oversteer) isn't really relevant in a car designed to travel in a straight line.

[@jamesstephenpeyton3305]

The tail plane on a deHavilland Otter is an inverted airfoil for the same reason. Only plane I know of like this.

[@Mastermindyoung14]

@@daos3300 it certainly is. I wouldn't want to drive a car prone to swapping ends at speed

[@Gois83]

I found an article written by a finnish bloke (I think) that made a forensic attempt to explain what happened and what he figured out was that there were two main issues with the car's aerodynamics: the side skirts and rear fairings indeed inadvertedly turned the Auto Union Typ C Stromlinie into a ground-effect car but the main issue was the radiator intake: although they swapped the cooling system to that new ice tank, the radiator was kept in place and the air intake at the front wasn't totally sealed; instead, they simply bolted a plate at the front while sealling off 6 of the 9 underbody air exhausts with a duralumin plate (the remaining 3 could be shut off completely by Bernd with a pedal). This caused an increased air pressure inside the body of the car had relief only through the cockpit opening. What is likely to have happened is that this pressure build inside on the first and second run that day caused the added panels to warp eventually caused the sealing plate that closed the underbody air outlets to be blown off and suddenly stripping off all the downforce the car was creating, which led it to skid into the grass on the median... and there was nothing else he could do.

[@annoyingbstard9407]

Sorry if this is a silly question but what exactly is an “inverted tail fin?” I’m struggling with the concept…..

[@ajinkyagaikwad26]

Koenigsegg Agera RS holds that record at present because SSC North America's 1st top speed test was full of errors and 2nd was done at some Space Station's Airstrip 1st Koenigsegg Agera RS - 284 mph 2nd Auto Union Type C - 269 mph 3rd Mercedes-Benz W125 - 268 mph Huge respect for both Rosemeyer & Caracciola they did this in 1930s 🔥 Nice video Formula Phil 👍🏼

[@Paris__]

Mercedes beat Auto Union, because A-U never did the 2nd run so not official

[@iamthebroker]

So a technicality. AU still ran a car @ 269mph. So they did beat Mercedes. It’s just not officially recognised.

[@Kevinfordsynthesizers]

Compellingly written and superbly presented. Deserving of a huge audience, thanks for this.

[@histriamagna1014]

Driving over 400kmph with a leather condom on head... Insane.

[@MrDaiseymay]

But would it have made any difference had they worn todays gear, when the Car just broke up under you?

[@jerrylong381]

More to hold the head together in death, than to avoid injury.

[@voornaam3191]

Even Hitler had a leather condom. Just kidding. But he simply loved fast cars. He has given some brand new cars to relatives he liked. Seen a documentary on his family life. He loved fast cars.

[@histriamagna1014]

@@voornaam3191 F..CK Hitler.

[@trentdawg2832]

@@histriamagna1014 who do you think approved the funds for all this shit.......lol

[@ziptiejedi5658]

It's so crazy how fast these guys went in the 30's. It's amazing the tires held up at those speeds. It's 2021 and it's still pretty hard to get over 200 with today's technology. It's one of my bucket list things to do is go 200 in a car. I've done it on a bike but I'm still waiting to get into a car that will actually do 200.

[@fila6243]

an ls swapped 944 will go 200. the top end gearing will get you there. make sure your tires are good.

[@zeljkospoljar8237]

Rimac Nevera over 200mph well over.

[@fila6243]

@@zeljkospoljar8237 20k for an ls1 swap 944. how much for that rimac?

[@schorsch1337]

I do 200 mp/h frequently

[@DeanMackenziebelldmb]

Lots of Porsche will with just a re map

[@johnpudney1266]

A very accurate detail to Rosemeyers accident,he was a star for Auto Union,RIP Bernd..

[@lennartloefdahl9388]

Interesting video and a good analyze of the crash scenario, however, I think you missed that the car was equipped with a valve for reducing cooling drag. This was located basically underneath the driver and Rosemeyer was instructed to close this this valve when he entered the speed measuring section. This results in a pressure increase in the cavity where the radiator is located, almost the stagnation pressure is approached, and the forces acting on the sheet metal where the valves are mounted is simply pressed out underneath the vehicle making it impossible to maneuverer. Hence Rosemeyer was only a passenger. This is nicely described by Peter Kirchberg in his book "Bernd Rosemeyer - Die Schicksalsfahrt"

[@voornaam3191]

What? The forces .... IS pressed out ??? How can you press out some forces???? Please write Nynorsk, this text does not make any sense. Besides, who is so stupid to shut down COOLING when applying FULL POWER? That is suicide. Was it really such a dangerous car?! Why didn't those drivers simply refuse to commit that suicide? Do it yourself, I'd say. Or build a better engine, without that stupid valve. It was only 500 bhp, was it? The RR Merlin was more powerful, huh? Then buy one! Please cut those too long sentences in two or three. And please take care of grammar. Now there are words missing, or you messed up. Tuusen tak!

[@geemy9675]

@@voornaam3191 sometimes it takes crazy ideas to break records. the probably knew from the beginning 100% that any sort of crash at top speed would be fatal. The people designing those cars were only focused on low drag to make the cars the fastest but not on safety or even stability, different times, but when you look at the longevity of their records, it somehow paid off. ramping up the competition, on a limited budget that didnt allow them to take time beetween runs to analyse the issues and check the cars...it was somehow bound to end like this

[@andrewspence3171]

Thanks for an excellent video. Modern drivers may be as good as these, but we cannot compare them, as circumstances were so different. What you can say, is that the Rosemeyers and Caracciolas probably knew the risks. May they all rest in peace.

[@joshuarosen6242]

We clearly don't have the opportunity to compare Max with Fangio or Lewis with Clark (which is a great shame) but I've always believed a great racer is a great racer. Jim Clark was a master in numerous different cars and Lewis has shown he's very capable of driving completely different cars well. I'd love to see Jim Clark in a modern F1 car and Lewis in a Lotus 49. My bet is that they would both be brilliant in any car you put them in. I'm glad people don't die in F1 any more though. I grew up in the 60s and horrendous accidents were part of the game. I love F1 but I don't want to see someone die, especially someone as talented (and modestly unassuming) as Jim Clark.

[@andrewspence3171]

@@joshuarosen6242 Joshua, I agree completely with all you say.

[@alphakky]

Rosemeyer is known and revered by Audi fans, not unknown. And of course, Audi honored Rosemeyer with the show car in the early 2000s.

[@erepsekahs]

Interesting points. Thanks.

[@Paris__]

Wasn't an Audi bud, it was an Auto Union

[@jtoftphoto]

Heroes. Fearless men of another time. The knowing that this could be it yet still heading out. There aren't words that can describe the bravery.

[@formulaphil9112]

Absolutely! A different breed!

[@joebone3151]

Racing has gotten way too safe.

[@jtoftphoto]

Would love to have done it then though

[@daos3300]

​@@joebone3151 yeah, just not as much fun without a few deaths here and there. or at least the odd maiming to keep it interesting.

[@daos3300]

jtoftphoto fearless is fearless, time has nothing to do with it.

[@Edgy01]

Incredible speeds! Having lived in Germany off and on over the decades I am quite familiar with the Frankfurt-Darmstadt section. It’s one of the oldest sections of autobahn and one of the straightest! Lucky for us all that Germany makes road maintenance a serious priority. They are literally repairing the roads 12 months a year. On my last autobahn speed runs I did it on the Basel to Karlsruhe section on a light June evening. What is most remarkable always with respect to Germany’s autobahns is that for the most part they are merely two lanes in each direction-no more-in most rural areas. And yet, strict, STRICT, lane discipline makes high speed differences actually work without it being dangerous. Over the decades as West Germany assimilated East Germans they had to resort to training the East Germans how to drive! It’s a continuous process as more and more foreigners venture out onto the autobahn-educating them in the art of autobahn driving. My personal best is a mere 182 mph (292.9 mph). Imagine, covering a mile every 20 seconds. And these guys were doing that and more in the 1930s!! The hardest part had to be shoehorning in those massive testicles into the cockpit….

[@ex-engineer6657]

Thanks for your work on this. I vaguely remember reading about these fine fellows as a youngster in the '60s in Southern California. Nice memory jog, well done! I like your enthusiasm transmitted by your narration, not the boring sounds of other KZbinrs.

[@joevald3]

Great story I heard it once before . These guys are so serious about the speed they were actually running nitromethane which back in those days little was known about it . Fearless is not a word to describe them . They really were taking big chances . But when you're caught up with the record-setting you don't think about what could happen . They also had a tremendous problem with tires flying apart . Those cars were unbelievable for the day they will build .....

[@johnpudney3550]

Well done Phil,you truly told an epic story that Bernd was the fastman for Autounion. Audi in F1 again,can't wait to see their next masterpiece in 2026.

[@samrodian919]

I knew nothing about this at all. Fascinating! Thank you for posting it.

[@corey8420]

I have rode a motorcycle at 189 mph..1 car at 158 and another at 162..all modern vehicles. Except for the motorcycle, the cars were scary as hell. Those guys had balls

[@rebekahfrench5747]

They were real MEN back then..

[@stevewestwood4832]

Superb video, all the relevant facts given and told with passion. Might have also added something to the story by mentioning that he was a dad of just three weeks at the time of his passing. They had “big stones” those guys !

[@PeterMayer]

Don't forget that Jim Hall in the Chaparral did ground effects Before Lotus.

[@VPB1970]

Amazing video! I know they were Nazis, but we have to put things in perspective. Most of them were forced to enroll, and almost all of them didn't care about politics or knew anything about it. it´s obvious the absolute love for speed, mixed with a very strong individual (and most probably patriotic) sentiment of overcoming everything. we all know It was the "dark ages" of the 20th century, but we can not close our eyes and pretend it didn´t happen. It´s a lesson for all mankind not to repeat, but there were some very remotely related episodes that didn't have anything to do with the apocalypse (maybe only possible because of pride and honor and relentless focus on national pride) that need to be remember. They were individual man of character and personality they deserve (it that sense) respect and consideration, and do not deserve to be smeared because of one of the biggest political and social disasters of our recent history. They deserve top be honored and cannot be forgotten because of those other ungodly beasts of the hateful N party. The amazing german people deserve that all of this "episodes " of the 30s and 40s be put in perspective.

[@hendo337]

That's the problem with most modern people. They judge people in the past by today's morals. They should be so lucky themselves in 100 years time when they are examined.

[@KeyWestChrisRehm]

Mercedes-Benz did want to capture the land speed record in 1939. With driver Hans Stuck and designer Dr. Porsche, they built a car utilizing the Daimler-Benz aircraft engine, the DB601 (found in BF 109 Messerschmidt, among other German WWII aircraft.. WWII interfered however and at some point, the inverted V12 was taken out of the car and put in a German aircraft. The car, the T80 is in the Mercedes-Benz museum in Stuttgart.

[@hansstopfer878]

It is also assumed that Rosemeyer tried to bring more stability to the driving behavior by opening a flap. Suddenly the contact pressure due to the wing effect of the body construction was canceled. With a vehicle weight of just over 1000kg, the wheels could no longer guarantee directional stability, so that he deviated from the motorway lane.

[@jamesbond8608]

Why keep saying rosemeyer was a nazi he was fundamentally a patriotic German, can’t we accept this after 80 years? the man was as brave as a lion.

[@cbjmurer]

Han var aldrig medlem af partiet.

[@kfrerix9777]

​​@@cbjmurerCorrect! He was merely a SS Hauptsturmführer. Joined in 1933. A "man" (child) of no moral integrity. Sit down adolf.

[@freehold01]

Because Bernd was member of the SS.

[@FrankyBmagic]

You need to look up what the SS means 😂

[@plantfeeder6677]

All the German factory drivers had to show allegiance to the Nazis. Rudolph Caracciola did the same thing yet he spent the war in Switzerland away from them. They were race car drivers and nothing else. They'd do anything as we all would've to keep that going.

[@JohnW1711stock]

An automobile engine with over 700 HP, at that time, is amazing.

[@therestorationshop]

Outstanding video, thank your for taking the time to share the story with us!

[@stephendeasy103]

Great video, very interesting

[@formulaphil9112]

Glad you liked it Stephen. Thanks for watching man.

[@floatpvnk]

The design of these supercars caught my eye in another video, surprising that they didn’t enclose the drivers heads, not surprising that one of the drivers nearly suffocated 😬 Great video. Really interesting stuff.

[@kesslermontijo6304]

totally cool! Fred Marriott 1906, Stanley steamer spl. 127mph. In the 70's was a former employee at Merlin engines (WW2 V-12 aircraft, Spitfire) who after retiring stretched a Rolls Royce and installed a "Merlin" in it, according to an article in Road & Track, or Car & Driver then, He would cruise the Autoban at about 225mph and RR was flooded with calls from people who wanted to buy .I love that story, Malcolm Campbell was a childhood hero, am 74.

[@rafvanraevels]

I totally agree with your conclusion, Phil.

[@Paris__]

For those who see the 4 rings and think it was Audi, Auto Union were not Audi! Audi own the Auto Union rights, and it would be wonderful to see one of the other Silver Arrows, Auto Union, return to F1

[@stepanzer6575]

The car is a Wanderer project by Porsche

[@brienfoaboutanything9037]

True about Auto Union: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4rNiHqajs10hZY

[@brucewilson1958]

Excellent Documentary! Thank you.

[@stonewolf7850]

Respect to both these men. Attaining speeds that high, with balls that big.

[@anthonyxuereb792]

Thank you for doing this.

[@brianmuhlingBUM]

Fascinating documentary. Who doesn't love the stories about automobile speed records. Well done FORMULA PHIL. Incidentally, the word KILOMETRE is pronounced the same as centimetre and millimetre. A killometer (note the spelling) is an instrument for measuring kills in a war or road accidents.

[@cchrist58]

Outstanding Vlog Phil !!

[@joshuarosen6242]

I recognise the sound at the beginning. It's one of the tracks at Spa from the LP The exciting racing sounds of Grand Prix challenge of champions. I have a copy on my phone. It's one of my favourite albums. My wife thinks I'm mad but of course we know better.

[@rickbarger7921]

Even today that's very fast for those days that was extremely unreal real cool video thank you

[@cybergothika6906]

Lots of the design were ahead of its time, some of these pictures ressembles the 70 aerodynamics.

[@sjjerome8706]

3:00 This thing is way cooler than modern cars and even concept cars....

[@edwardfletcher7790]

These guys had brass balls ! No roll cages, no helmets, no radial tires and no seat belts ! INSANE ! Beautiful cars too, such simple designs.

[@kradius2169]

... Well done, mate. Thanks. One of these days have a look at Katyn.

[@dmwi1549]

Interesting. Thanks for posting!

[@geezer4962]

Thank you for showing this, very interesting. Awesome men and awesome machines.

[@greggdsciotto8952]

Outstanding! Thank you!

[@yesh3279]

Great video ! Thanks

[@joannaportman3045]

Thanks Phil really good

[@jeeveseventynine9263]

Very cool ! Cars look amazing as well!

[@kazimierzspaczynski7401]

Thank You Sir.

[@WBD86]

Thank you for this! 👏👏👏👏

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

Oh, I recognise Rosemeyer from the opening sequence of Gran Turismo...

[@georgeflutey838]

Really great video

[@formulaphil9112]

Thanks man, if you liked that I have something similar about Parry Thomas breaking the landspeed record on Pendine Sands beach Wales. Real men, real heros. Thanks for watching btw.

[@bullvine2062]

Bloody awesome. I love those days in engineering.

[@Desertduleler_88]

The German's were clearly ahead of most nations for future planning innovations, when they created the autobahns most people take for granted today.

[@Andre-kc9di]

Excellent

[@HJB._]

Thank You for NO MUSIC!

[@TheContiero]

The first thing i noted! This "detail" deserves like! ;-)

[@Alaskavenom61]

Insane! Pay me to drive one of these cars!

[@seanokeefe703]

Fantastic

[@tonyseath2278]

Excellent video :0)

[@danielmercurio2576]

What a great story

[@FlightEngineering1]

This goes a long way to explaining why no matter how fast you go on the motorway, there always seems to be an Audi coming up behind you wanting to get past.

[@Paris__]

Wasn't an Audi bud, it was an Auto Union

[@daffyduck9901]

@@Paris__ who cares it wasn't a big block Chevy was it?

[@plunkervillerr1529]

Well done .

[@LFOVCF]

no computer controlled or designed anything. Just shell, engine, tyres and driver. Absolute nutters!

[@toboldygo5823]

They even posed with their hands on their hips like superman. 👍🏻✨🌹

[@gustavmeyrink_2.0]

One of them and I do not remember if it was Carraciola or Rosemeyer complained that above a certain speed the steering would get light. There is a photo which shows the reason for for this: Above that speed the front wheels would simply lift off the ground completely!

[@DM01710]

much love to you too

[@fredjones554]

Sensational content

[@luzzyommm]

Nice video!

[@wangota]

These guys had huge balls. It was cold out when these cars ran the Autobahn, but when thawed out they were huge. - porn hub history.

[@elroyfudbucker6806]

What he didn t mention was the Rosemeyer was first known as a champion Grand Prix motorcycle rider for BMW before he drove for Auto Union. .

[@StephanBuchin]

2:11 AUDI design was already on its way ☺

[@slobodanmanojlovic6903]

5:12 Mercedes-Benz with BMW "grill"😃😃😃

[@michaelatkin9649]

Its insane that they made those speeds at the time! You'd think we'd have super cars by the 50s with this tech

[@repetitivemotion]

The Germans were a century ahead of everybody else when it came to racing cars. It would be interesting to compare the land speed and racing cars of Germany to the cars of everybody else at the time. It would not be until 1963 that the world would see a mid-engine racing car, and even later that such aerodynamic design would be showcased.

[@johnbuchanan6045]

What about Ab Jenkins and the Mormon Meteor.

[@G-S-D]

Imagine over 200 back then. WOW.

[@gabrielleandreamicca796]

El Auto-Union tenía una carrocería más depurada que el Mercedes !!! Yo tengo el Auto-Union tipo C en escala 1/18 de Revell

[@umvhu]

Amazing story!

[@pierredecine1936]

It actually was not Daytona - It was Ormond Beach - the next town North ... I know a bit about it - because my Great Great Grandfather was the Notary for many of the Records...

[@chopperhehehe]

Awsome story 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕😁🤞✌

[@oleriis-vestergaard6844]

Beside the speedrecord on the autobahn there where also a more sinister record on that Day , the driver was found almost 500 meters away from the race car , most be a record

[@egSmith-sp9gl]

These are the real Speed Demons !!!!

[@yves8695]

Fearless

[@epicon6]

So was it the Mercedes that got the record then? It was so hard to follow because you kept referring to the names of the drivers

[@samstewart4807]

I think the 30s were the golden age of grand prix racing.

[@hikmahuddinhasbullah3928]

no electronic device no turbo no supercharger just engine bodyparts and tyre..CRAZY!!

[@johnpudney1266]

It was supercharged btw,same as gp spec V16.🏎️

[@mikenelson8786]

ESPN showed a video of the Auto Union Streamlined reconstruction, does anyone know how to get a copy?

[@michaelzett5609]

Visit his grave with a small monument near a parking place in southern direction on the A5

[@Will_14_years_ago]

Thank you so much for sharing this!!! Everyone should get their recognition in history and people must realize that you too could have been raised in nazi Germany and you too as well could have followed the same. Who's to say you were not in their shoes. That being said I do not agree with nazi ideas nor affiliate myself whatsoever with such things.

[@cybergothika6906]

Fantastic video, perfect editing, mature narration, thank you very much for it. Apart from the arrogant Nazi regime, Rosemeyer was just a driver. Guy died as he lived, on godspeed.

[@shlomosniersen]

we miss him

[@Guitarmalade]

Epic

[@carlweidman3026]

Good story

[@king0cans]

On pizza cutter tires. Real men

[@roywright9070]

IN THE BACK OF PORT OF LONG BEACH, WATCHING THE TELEVISION BROADCAST, OF THE FOOTBALL GAME, WHO EVER WINS, YEA...

[@bag2963]

It's cool to imagine to bring these men to modern times and let them drive modern hypercars like Nevera or Valkyrie or whatever.

[@F8Tributo]

Great story

[@craigykart]

F1 didn't exist in the 1930s so that's a bit incorrect. At the time it was just called grand prix racing. F1 came to be in the early 1950s.

[@The_Andy_H]

So for the computingpower on your device you would need an entire building but today's v8/v12/w16 etc. cars can't even go twice as fast as this one from before ww2..

[@TheWilferch]

Most non-technical people don't understand that the power needs increase with the CUBE vs speed. Example....if it takes 200 horsepower to go 150 mph....it will take 475 horsepower to go 200 mph. Going TWICE the speed takes EIGHT times the horsepower !!!! .....

[@The_Andy_H]

@@TheWilferch yeah because of air resistance etc.. but meanwhile computers got billions of times more powerful while with cars, like you said it takes a lot of effort to make them even 8 times as fast. Edit: powerful*

[@TheWilferch]

@@The_Andy_H ...my whole point is that to go "twice as fast" requires an ENORMOUS amount of extra HP.....much more than the average person realizes.....therefore.....more understandable why it hasn't happened yet, even with the march of time. Eight times the power originally.....the Silver Arrows (some) had 600 HP.... you'll need 4,800 HP..... how many extreme supercars or race cars today have such power ?

[@The_Andy_H]

@@TheWilferch well, that's exactly my point.. while engines have trouble going from 600 to 4800 HP in a century, 'only' an 8x improvement, computers got billions of times faster in the same period. All I did in my comment was state that fact while you assume I don't know the reason why it's the case. i'm well aware that some boundaries are harder to push than others, doesn't mean you can't appreciate the fact that they needed half a country to have the same amount of computer power as devices we now can simply buy with only like half an average salary worth of money. it's impressive how far we've come with the combustion engine, but if you then realize that in the same amount of time computers have improved millions of times faster. that's on a whole different level.

[@dingrey]

@@TheWilferch check out Mercedes t80 3000 horsepower aero engine, ww2 stopped the project. Power is rarely the problem, aero and tyres are however. Also they (Mercedes) had 200 octane fuel which is illegal now(the mix was v toxic).

[@squalewally7297]

I didn’t think they had the tire technology back then to support those speeds