This was to make the car more agile for racing. The car was designed by Ferdinand Porsche before he founded his own company.

From 1928 to 1932 only 33 cars were built, about half of them as racing cars. With a top speed of 120 mph the Mercedes-Benz SSK was the fasted car of its time.  The engine was a supercharged seven litre straight-6 engine producing 200-300 metric horsepower.

Not only in the hands of racing driver Rudolf Caracciola, was the car driven to victory in numerous races. Many cars were crashed during those races and the parts used for over 100 still existing replicas. Only four or five original cars still exist. As you can imagine they are some of the most sought after cars in the world. A replica of the SSK is now built in Uruguay.

Specifications:

• Manufacturer – Mercedes-Benz
• Production – 1928-1932
• Engine – 7069 cc straight-6
• Wheelbase – 116 in (2,950 mm)
• Length – 167 in (4,240 mm)
• Width – 67 in (1,700 mm)
• Height – 68 in (1,730 mm)
• Kerb weight – 3,750 lb (1,700 kg)