1929 Mercedes Supersport, Download Car

Mercedes-Benz SSK
Overview
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Production1928–1932
AssemblyBremen, Germany
DesignerFerdinand Porsche
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door roadster
LayoutFMR layout
Powertrain
Enginesupercharged 7,069 cc (7.1 L) SOHCI6
Transmission4-speed non-synchro manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase116 in (2,950 mm)
Length167 in (4,240 mm)
Width67 in (1,700 mm)
Height68 in (1,730 mm)
Curb weight3,750 lb (1,700 kg)

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Mercedes-Benz SSK salon
Streamlined Count Trossi-bodied Mercedes-Benz SSK

The Mercedes-Benz SSK (W06) is a roadster built by German automobile manufacturerMercedes-Benz between 1928 and 1932. The name is an abbreviation of Super Sport Kurz, German for 'Super Sport Short', as it was a short wheelbase development of the Mercedes-Benz Modell S. The SSK's extreme performance and numerous competitive successes made it one of the most highly regarded sports cars of its era.[1][2]

Design and achievements[edit]

The SSK was the last car designed for Mercedes-Benz by Ferdinand Porsche before he left to found his own company.[3][4] The SSK is an evolution of the 1927 Modell S (S for Sport) which was based on the Modell K (K for 'Kurzer Radstand' which means short wheelbase) variant of the Mercedes-Benz Typ 630. The SSK chassis was 19 inches (480 mm) shorter than the Modell S to make the car even lighter and more agile for racing,[5] especially short races and hillclimbs.[6]

Fitted with a supercharged single overhead camshaft 7-litre straight-6engine[6][7] producing 200–300 metric horsepower (150–220 kW) and over 500 lb⋅ft (680 N⋅m) of torque (depending on the state of tune),[7] the SSK had a top speed of up to 120 miles per hour (190 km/h), making it the fastest car of its day.[8] The supercharger on the SSK's engine was operated by a clutch that was engaged by fully depressing the throttle pedal and then giving the pedal an extra push. Backing off the throttle pedal disengaged the supercharger clutch.[6]

The SSK was driven to victory in numerous races, including in 1929 the 500 Miles of Argentina, the 1929 and 1930 Cordoba Grands Prix, the 1931 Argentine Grand Prix, and, in the hands of legendary Grand Prix racing driverRudolf Caracciola, the 1929 Ulster Tourist Trophy race (Ards road circuit), the 1930 Irish Grand Prix, the 1931 German Grand Prix, and the 1931 Mille Miglia.[9][10]

The S/SS/SSK line was one of the nominees in the penultimate round of voting for the Car of the Century award in 1999, as chosen by a panel of 132 motoring journalists and a public internet vote.[11]

Authenticity and value[edit]

Fewer than 40 SSKs were built during its production span, of which about half were sold as Rennwagen (racing cars).[12] Many were crashed while racing and subsequently cannibalised for parts. Only four or five entirely original models remain, and their scarcity and rich heritage make them among the most sought after cars in the world; a 1929 model was auctioned at Bonhams in Chichester in September 2004 for £4.17 million (US$7.4 million), making it the second most expensive automobile ever sold at that time.[12][13] Another SSK, a streamlined 'Count Trossi'–bodied version (see photo) owned and restored by fashion designer Ralph Lauren,[14] has won best of show at both the 1993 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and the 2007 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este.[15][16][17]

In popular culture[edit]

The car is a favorite of the manga and cartoon character Lupin III, appearing throughout the enteriety of the first and second anime series along with movies and specials.

1929 Mercedes Supersport, Download Car

References[edit]

  1. ^Donovan, Sandra (2007). Sports Cars. Lerner Publications. p. 13. ISBN0-8225-5928-5.
  2. ^Lozier, Herbert (1967). The Car of Kings: The Mercedes 'K' and 'S'. Chilton Book Co.
  3. ^Kelly, Prescott V. (1998). 'Ferdinand Porsche, 1875 – 1951'. Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
  4. ^'PEOPLE: FERDINAND PORSCHE'. GrandPrix.com. Inside F1. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
  5. ^Biggs, Henry. 'Top 10: greatest-ever Mercedes'. MSN Cars. Archived from the original on 2011-07-23.
  6. ^ abcHill, Phil (April 1990). Bryant, Thomas L (ed.). 'Salon: 1929 Mercedes-Benz SSK Grace that belies its size'. Road & Track. Newport Beach, CA, USA: Hachette Magazines. 41 (8): 124–129. ISSN0035-7189. The factory brochure promised, 'This modification has made it lighter, faster, and more flexible; the short model thus of short races, especially in the mountains...'
  7. ^ ab'1930 Mercedes-Benz 710 SSK Trossi Roadster'. Supercars.net. 2016-04-18. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
  8. ^Adler, Dennis (2001). Mercedes-Benz: Silver Star Century. MotorBooks/MBI Publishing Company. ISBN0-7603-0949-3.
  9. ^'Mercedes-Benz SL History'. Unique Cars and Parts. The SS and SSK. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
  10. ^'1931 Mille Miglia'. grandprixhistory.org. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
  11. ^Dornin, Tim (15 March 1999). 'Car of the century voting narrows'. AAP General News. Archived from the original on 16 May 2011.
  12. ^ abBrownell, Dave (2003-08-31). '1929 Mercedes-Benz SSK Roadster: A Rembrandt of iron and rubber'. Sports Car Market Magazine. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
  13. ^Lombard, Stefan (2006-07-28). 'Most Expensive Collectible Cars'. Forbes. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
  14. ^Grant, Annette (March 6, 2005). 'ART: CLOSE READING; Art With Lousy Mileage but Shiny Celebrity Gloss'. The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
  15. ^'Timeless vehicle of Ralph Lauren'. October 26, 2007. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
  16. ^'Lauren SSK steals Villa d'Este limelight'. Classic & Sports Car. June 10, 2007. Archived from the original on September 24, 2010. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
  17. ^Melissen, Wouter (26 December 2007). 'Mercedes-Benz 710 SSK 27/240/300 hp Trossi Roadster'. Ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
Preceded by
Bentley 4½ Litre
Fastest street-legal production car
210 km/h (130 mph)
Succeeded by
Bentley 4½ Litre Supercharged
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Class1920s1930s1940s
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Small carW23W28
Small family carW15W136
Family carBenz 10/35W02W21W143
W11W153
W138
Large family carBenz 16/50W03W10 (& W19)W18W142
Large car15/70/100 PS (400)W08
W31 (Typ G4 - 3 axle off-road)
Luxury car24/100/140 PS (630)W07W150
W22W29 / W24
Sports carW06

External links[edit]

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