Mercedes-Benz SSK
Mercedes-Benz SSK | ||
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Curb weight | 3,750 lb (1,700 kg) |
The Mercedes-Benz SSK (W06) is a
Design and achievements
The SSK was the last car designed for Mercedes-Benz by Ferdinand Porsche before he left to found his own company.[3][4] 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.[6]
Fitted with a
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.[9][10]
The S/SS/SSK line was one of the nominees in the penultimate round of voting for the Car of the Century award in 1999, as chosen by a panel of 132 motoring journalists and a public internet vote.[11]
Authenticity and value
Fewer than 40 SSKs were built during its production span, of which about half were sold as Rennwagen (racing cars).
In popular culture
The car is a favorite of fictional character
References
- ISBN 978-0-8225-5928-3.
- ISBN 978-0-8019-5209-8.
- ^ Kelly, Prescott V. (1998). "Ferdinand Porsche, 1875 – 1951". Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
- ^ "PEOPLE: FERDINAND PORSCHE". GrandPrix.com. Inside F1. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
- ^ Biggs, Henry. "Top 10: greatest-ever Mercedes". MSN Cars. Archived from the original on 2011-07-23.
- ^ ISSN 0035-7189.
The factory brochure promised, 'This modification has made it lighter, faster, and more flexible; the short model thus of short races, especially in the mountains...'
- ^ a b "1930 Mercedes-Benz 710 SSK Trossi Roadster". Supercars.net. 2016-04-18. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
- ISBN 0-7603-0949-3.
- ^ "Mercedes-Benz SL History". Unique Cars and Parts. The SS and SSK. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
- ^ "1931 Mille Miglia". grandprixhistory.org. 16 August 2010. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
- ^ Dornin, Tim (15 March 1999). "Car of the century voting narrows". AAP General News. Archived from the original on 16 May 2011.
- ^ a b Brownell, Dave (2003-08-31). "1929 Mercedes-Benz SSK Roadster: A Rembrandt of iron and rubber". Sports Car Market Magazine. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
- ^ Lombard, Stefan (2006-07-28). "Most Expensive Collectible Cars". Forbes. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
- ^ Grant, Annette (March 6, 2005). "ART: CLOSE READING; Art With Lousy Mileage but Shiny Celebrity Gloss". The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
- ^ "Timeless vehicle of Ralph Lauren". October 26, 2007. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
- ^ "Lauren SSK steals Villa d'Este limelight". Classic & Sports Car. June 10, 2007. Archived from the original on September 24, 2010. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
- ^ Melissen, Wouter (26 December 2007). "Mercedes-Benz 710 SSK 27/240/300 hp Trossi Roadster". Ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
External links
- Mercedes-Benz 27/180/250 hp Type SSK, 1928 - Mercedes Benz official website