HISTORY
For the 1938 3ltr. Formula Mercedes produced the W154 with 12 cylinder engines.
For 1939 the W154 was updated with 2 stage supercharging ( a small compressor feeding a larger compressor and the total boost then applied to the engine) giving 480 bhp. The car was re-bodied and designated W154/M163 which is the subject of this kit. The car was capable of 195mph and consumed fuel at the rate of a gallon per mile and fuel accounted for a quarter of the cars total weight.
The 1.5 ltr V8 supercharged cars built as Voiturettes for Tripoli 1939 looked like the W154/M163 but were designated W165.
INDIANAPOLIS 1947/48
Following WWII a liberated W154/M163 ran twice at the brickyard driven by Chet Miller.
THE MODEL
The kit includes lightweight precision moulded resin body/driver. Photo etch stainless steel aero screen. White metal mirrors and steering wheel. 40 red number decals and Mercedes badge.
PENELOPES TIPS
Chassis SM1m.
1/32nd scale tyre diameters should be 24mm front and 26mm rear. This can be achieved (as per photograph on web site) with CL wheels, PEW 1 inserts and PCS tyres. Alternatively V wheels, PEW 3 inserts with Penelope Pitlane Vintage tyres. This will give the best scale appearance.
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