Mercedes-Benz W 125

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf automobile
gptkbp:bodyStyle open-wheel racing car
gptkbp:brakes drum brakes
gptkbp:chassis monocoque
gptkbp:collectibility highly sought after by collectors
gptkbp:colors silver
gptkbp:coolingSystem water-cooled
gptkbp:culturalImpact icon of pre-war motorsport
gptkbp:currentStatus historical vehicle
gptkbp:debutYear 1937 German Grand Prix
gptkbp:design gptkb:Rudolf_Uhlenhaut
gptkbp:drivetrain 5-speed manual
rear-wheel drive
gptkbp:engineConfiguration V12
gptkbp:engineDisplacement 5.6 L
gptkbp:enginePower 600 hp
600 hp at 5,800 rpm
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:V12_engine
gptkbp:famousRival 1937 European Grand Prix
gptkbp:firstRace 1937
1939
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 120 liters
gptkbp:fuelType petrol
gptkbp:hasMember 1
gptkbp:height 1,200 mm
gptkbp:historicalSignificance one of the fastest cars of its time
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mercedes-Benz W 125
gptkbp:legacy influenced future racing car designs
gptkbp:length 4,500 mm
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Mercedes-Benz
gptkbp:notableDrivers Rudolf Caracciola
gptkbp:notableFeature streamlined design
gptkbp:participants 5
gptkbp:productionLocation gptkb:Stuttgart,_Germany
gptkbp:productionYears 1937
gptkbp:racingSeries Grand Prix racing
dominated 1937 season
competed in 1937-1939
gptkbp:recordings Nürburgring 1937
gptkbp:renovated often restored for exhibitions
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Mercedes-Benz_W_154
gptkbp:suspension double wishbone
live axle
gptkbp:team gptkb:Mercedes-Benz_racing_team
gptkbp:tireSupplier 16 inches
gptkbp:topSpeed 430 km/h
gptkbp:torque 700 Nm
gptkbp:weight 750 kg
gptkbp:wheelbase 2,800 mm
gptkbp:width 1,800 mm