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Hermann Lang on the twelve-cylinder Mercedes-Benz
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Hermann Lang on the twelve-cylinder Mercedes-Benz
Hermann Lang on the twelve-cylinder, 490 bhp, 3 litre Mercedes-Benz with which in 1939 he made the fastest timed laps of four Grand Prix circuits with an astonishing peak of 117.5 mph in practice for the French Grand Prix at Rheims. During the same year he piloted the car to victory in the Belgian and Swiss Grands Prix and in the Eifel Races Date: 1939
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In this photograph, German racing driver Hermann Lang is seen confidently perched behind the wheel of a twelve-cylinder Mercedes-Benz, a machine of raw power and elegance. The year is 1939, and this Mercedes-Benz, boasting an impressive 490 bhp and a modest 3-liter displacement, was a force to be reckoned with on the Grand Prix circuits of Europe. During practice sessions for the French Grand Prix at Rheims, Lang astounded the racing world with the fastest timed laps ever recorded on four renowned circuits. His peak speed reached an astonishing 117.5 mph, a testament to both the driver's skill and the car's capabilities. Lang's success with this twelve-cylinder Mercedes-Benz extended beyond practice sessions. In the same year, he piloted the car to victory in the Belgian and Swiss Grands Prix and the Eifel Races. These accomplishments cemented Lang's place in racing history and showcased the Mercedes-Benz's dominance on the track. The image captures a pivotal moment in the history of Grand Prix racing, as Lang and the twelve-cylinder Mercedes-Benz left their indelible mark on the sport. This photograph is a reminder of the thrilling races and groundbreaking achievements that defined the era of pre-World War II motor racing.
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