MERCEDES BENZ SSK 1928 - 1932
by 3DClassics123456
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Description
Thank you for your kind previous comments.
As always, the blueprints available on the web are imprecise and a bit different. By chance we can find a lot of photos on the web.
As the photos of the remaining models and of the original ones let us see some differences, I have made a kind of "melting pot", borrowing some parts here and there to obtain a "good" 3D model, including the instruments and the steering wheel center.
The Mercedes-Benz SSK (W06) is a roadster built by German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-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.
The SSK was the last car designed for Mercedes-Benz by Ferdinand Porsche before he left to found his own company. 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.
Fitted with a supercharged single overhead camshaft 7-litre straight-6 engine producing 200–300 metric horsepower (150–220 kW) and over 500 lb⋅ft (680 N⋅m) of torque (depending on the state of tune), the SSK had a top speed of up to 120 miles per hour (190 km/h), making it the fastest car of its day. 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.
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 driver Rudolf 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.
Authenticity and value
Fewer than 40 SSKs were built during its production span, of which about half were sold as Rennwagen (racing cars). 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!
Comments (8)
x7
Very nice Shot!
Beautiful Render. nice model.
Saby55 Online Now!
Excellent work. Really beautiful
gaius
Sûr qu'elle est superbe, venant de toi, ce n'est pas une surprise mais, concernant la vraie, où met-on les bagages ????
3DClassics123456
C'est une bonne question en effet et je me la suis posée. Ceci dit c'était une voiture de riche "frimeur". Mon prochain modèle sera sans capote ni phares. Ca veut dire : pas de pluie, et pas de route la nuit. C'était pourtant une des voitures les plus chères au monde!
Richardphotos
I really appreciate the history since it was far before my time. stellar modeling and render
3DClassics123456
I know that you are a fan of vintage and classic cars, like I am. Thank you for your recent comments.
STEVIEUKWONDER
Such a glorious-looking car. Ferdinand Porsche was a steadfast vehicle designer, way ahead of his time.
Your build looks really accurate in every detail.
Steff_7
Loved reading about the car. Excellent work all round :)
FurNose
Those where the days, when every car still had a distinguishable and unique look. I'm amazed, that it could reach 190km/h. I mean it is far from that streamlined the nowaday cars are, and still was that fast. Of course it had quite a bit muscles under the hood, but still it's amazing. I bet it must've been a special experience, to sit in this open car when going so fast
Great work and very detailed model (as usual ), Alain!
virginiese
Rhoo ! Que de jolis détails ! Tu es très précis et perfectionniste ! Bravo !