Nürburgring - Hermann Lang
In 1962 Hermann Lang came back to the Nürburgring to drive his Mercedes W125 Grand Prix car again. The 1937 Mercedes W125 Data: 8-Cylinder In-line 5,660 CC 646 bhp at 5,800 rpm (The most powerfull gp car ever built up until the late seventies)
Mercedes W154 Warming up Ennstal Jochen Mass
MERCEDES-BENZ W154: Der Höhenstraßen-Sieger
Dieser W154 mit Chassis-Nummer 11 ist jenes Auto, mit dem Rudolf Caracciola 1939 Rekorde fuhr, Hermann Lang auf der Wiener Höhenstraße siegte, und Juan Manuel Fangio 1951 in Buenos Aires Dritter wurde.
Der 3-Liter V-12 Zylinder mit vier obenliegenden Nockenwellen besaß zwei Roots-Gebläse mit Stahlrotoren in einem Magnesium-Gehäuse, sie liefen mit 1,5facher Kurbelwellen-Drehzahl und beanspruchten bei 8000 Touren 160 PS der Höchstleistung. 1939 wurde der W154 modifiziert. Das Trockengewicht sank von 975 auf 898 kg, mittels Zweistufen-Gebläse wurde die Leistung auf 480 PS getrieben. Der Spritverbrauch lag im Rennen zwischen 120 bis und 145 Liter pro 100 Kilometer, das benötigte Tankvolumen von 400 Liter wurde in einem Satteltank vor dem Cockpit und einem Hecktank aufgeteilt. Von 16 Rennen gewann der W154 in den Jahren 1938/39 elf.
Bugatti Type 35 B - Very loud start up!! 1 of 45 ever build!! 1080p HD
I recorded this beautiful blue Bugatti Type 35 B during Concours d'Elegance Antwerp. It was the most successful of the Bugatti racing models. The Type 35B featured a roots type Supercharger. The final version of the Type 35 series was the Type 35B of 1927. Originally named Type 35TC, it shared the 2.3 L engine of the Type 35T but added a large Supercharger like the Type 35C. Output is 175 hp (126 kW) with upgraded compressor and 45 examples were made. A Type 35B won the 1929 French Grand Prix.
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/Hans
VSCC Curborough Speed Trials 2008
A very wet day at Curborough. Sorry about some wobbly shots - was trying to hold an umbrella while filming! In order, cars and drivers featured are: Carl Gray (Hardy Special), Maurice Gleeson (Riley Big 4 Special), John Brydon (Leon Peugeot B Voiturette), Mark Purnell (Riley 9), David Asplin (Austin Ulster), David Leigh (GN Spider), Frank Hernandez (Austin Brooklands Streamliner, Anthony Garner (Lagonda Rapier), Garth Howat (MG J1/2 Single Seat), Julian Taylor (Alvis 200 mile race), Ian Baxter (MG Belle-Vue Special), Paul Richardson (ERA 14B), James Baxter (Frazer Nash Single Seater).
Silver Arrow warming up, LOUD engine sound, W165 Mercedes
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2011, a W165 Mercedes silver arrow warming up.
Chassis 449547 was the second of the two W165s completed for the 1939 Tripoli Grand Prix. It was considered the slower of the two cars and Lang was sent out in it with an unfavourable strategy. He nevertheless dominated the race and if he had wanted, he could have lapped his 'team leader' in the closing stages. As mentioned the car was only tested and demonstrated after its debut victory. It remained dormant for over fifty years and is still only very rarely seen outside of Stuttgart. Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the 'Silver Arrows,' it is seen here at one of those rare outings, during the 2009 Retromobile in Paris.
General specifications
Country of origin Germany
Chassis number 449547/2
Numbers built 4
Produced in 1939
Major wins
1939 Tripoli Grand Prix (Hermann Lang in 449547/2)
Engine
Configuration M165 90º V8
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Weight 195 kilo / 429.9 lbs
Construction steel block and head
Displacement 1.495 liter / 91.2 cu in
Bore / Stroke 64.0 mm (2.5 in) / 58.0 mm (2.3 in)
Compression 6.5:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed 2 Solex Carburettors
Aspiration Two Roots-Type Supercharger
Power 256 bhp / 191 KW @ 8000 rpm
BHP/Liter 171 bhp / liter
Drivetrain
Chassis aluminium body on steel oval-tube frame with 5 cross-members
Front suspension double wishbones, coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers
Rear suspension DeDion axle, longitudinal torsion bars, hydraulic shock absorbers
Steering worm-and-nut
Brakes hydraulic drums, all-round
Gearbox 5 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Weight 700 kilo / 1543.2 lbs
Length / Width / Height 3680 mm (144.9 in) / 1510 mm (59.4 in) / 850 mm (33.5 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2450 mm (96.5 in) / 1340 mm (52.8 in) / 1280 mm (50.4 in)
Performance figures
Power to weight 0.37 bhp / kg
Top Speed 272 km/h (169 mph)
Firing up 27 litre Hispano Suiza at VSCC SeeRed at 70 Donington Park 2009
Hear the mighty 27 litre Hispano Suiza aero engined 1926 Delage roar to life, see it on the track and hear it's owner Anthony Howat interviewed at the VSCC SeeRed at 70 Donington Park Seaman Memorial Trophies Race Meeting 2009
Great Sounding 1950 BRM V16 Race Car at Goodwood Revival.
The BRM V16 race car sounded fantastic, Goodwood is one of only a few places that run this very rare historic race car.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Racing_Motors_V16
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High quality soundtrack with pictures.
VSCC Mallory Park August 2010, the Edwardian H/Cap race
The Edwardian Handicap Race from the VSCC Mallory meet 22nd Aug 2010. Mark Walkers Darraq 200hp storming through the field, also Duncan pittaways Monarch special going well.