Auto Union Type C (open wheel) 1936

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Car: Auto Union Type C from 1936
Engine: 6,006cc Supercharged V16
Power: 520 bhp at 5,000 rpm
Weight: 750 kg

http://www.grandprixhistory.org/auto_c.htm

Alternative specs:

http://www.supercars.net/cars/121.html

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/spec/872/Auto-Union-Type-C.html

Designed by Ferdinand Porsche, these Auto Union race cars were some of the most legendary cars ever seen in the history of Grand Prix racing. Although commonly regarded as the forefather of mid-engined race cars, they were very difficult to drive, and could even induce wheelspin at 150mph. Nonetheless, in the hands of a very skilled Bernd Rosemeyer it won the 1936 European Championship. One of his more famous victories in this car was the 1936 German Grand Prix at a fog-covered Nurburgring, earning him the nickname "Neiblemeister" - master of the mist.

This would be a very rewarding car to drive once the handling is figured out. Not to mention the sound of its V16, and the power.

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Please also support the other classic F1 and GP cars - the Maserati 250F, Vanwall VW5,
BRM V16, Lancia D50, Mercedes-Benz W125, Bugatti Type 35, and Alfa Romeo 8C Monza

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/maserati-250f-1954-1960-f1-car.308791/

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/vanwall-vw5-1957-58-f1-car.308834/

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/brm-type-15-v16-1950-f1-race-car.299171/

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/lancia-d50-1954-1956.308738/

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/mercedes-benz-w125-gp-car.299121/

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/bugatti-type-35-25-29.299015/

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/alfa-romeo-8c-2300-2600-monza.300045/

 

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Original post updated with links to specs and other information. 👍