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Mercedes-Benz C111
Here's some historical information on the actual Mercedes-Benz C-111
The C111 was a series of experimental automobiles produced by Mercedes-Benz in the 1960s and 1970s.
The company was experimenting with new engine technologies, including Wankel engines, Diesel engines, and turbochargers, and used the basic C111 platform as a testbed.
Other experimental features included gull-wing doors and a luxurious interior with leather trim and air conditioning.
The first version of the C111 was completed in 1969. It used a fiberglass body shell and had a three-rotor fuel injected Wankel engine mounted in the middle. The next C111 appeared in 1970. It used a four-rotor engine producing 370 hp (275 kW). The car could reportedly hit 180 mph (290 km/h).
The company decided not to adopt the Wankel engine and turned to Diesel experiments for the third C111. With its 230HP@ 4,400-4,600 5-speed manual straight-5 turbo-Diesel, the C111 broke nine diesel and gas speed records. With more aerodynamic bodywork that gave it an air drag coefficient of an incredible .191, the C111 eventually hit 200 mph (322 km/h) at Nardo in 1978, and averaged 14.7mpg@ 195.4 mi (316 km) over a 12 hour cruise. A later 500 hp (372 kW) 4.8 L twin KKK-turbocharged V8 version set another record, with an average lap-speed of 250.958km/h. It was achieved by Dr. Hans Leibold in 1 minute, 56.67 seconds on May 5, 1979.
Mercedes-Benz introduced a C112 at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1991 as a production super car. It used a 6.0 L V12 engine mounted in the middle. But after accepting 700 deposits, the company decided not to proceed with production.
The images and information are courtesy of Wikipedia.com
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_C111
More information available here...
modular4kc.com/2010/08/27/design-friday-the-1969-mercedes-benz-c111-concept/
Mercedes C 111-II Concept
When Mercedes-Benz introduced the Mercedes-Benz C 111-II Concept at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1970 it was the stuff of dreams: breathtaking body design, innovative materials and pioneering technology - not to mention top-level performance.
(More info on this design below. couldn't resist showing this updated version now...)
An advance development of the study that had been equipped with a three-rotor Wankel engine and presented at the 1969 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt am Main, this version made its Geneva debut boasting a four-rotor Wankel engine developing up to 257 kW.
The engine, a DB M950 KE409 model, had 600 cubic centimetres of volume per rotary piston and was the most advanced of the rotary piston engines developed at Mercedes-Benz.
The engine transmitted its power to the rear wheels via a five-speed transmission, accelerated the Mercedes-Benz C 111-II from a standing start to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and gave a top speed of 300 km/h.
In this version of the supersports car, painted an orange-red colour known as "Weißherbst", the engineers succeeded in finding the perfect set-up for the mid-engined coupé with its distinctive gullwing doors.
For in addition to a new engine, the Mercedes-Benz C 111-II Concept also boasted a modified body. As it appeared in Geneva, the car was much more than just a test vehicle for the innovative drive concept developed by Felix Wankel.
Since the launch of the project in December 1967 Mercedes-Benz had developed a top-class supersports car with the wherewithal to fill the gap left by the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (W 198 series). The enthusiastic response from visitors to the Geneva Motor Show confirmed this view. Orders were received even before the Stuttgart company had set a price for the new gullwing - many offering downpayments or blank cheques.
The cut view of the Mercedes-Benz C-111
A drawing of the Mercedes-Benz C-111
Ciento Once by GWA - Mercedes-Benz C111
www.worldcarfans.com/111010430287/ciento-once-by-gwa---mercedes-benz-c111-experimental-vehicle
The Forgotten Gullwing. Back in 1970, this car was a hero, breaking all the records with its revolutionary Wankel diesel engine. A few prototypes where built, but never came out as a production model.
Arturo Alonso, GWA owner, felt that this beautiful and legendary car deserved a revival. Making careful changes to the original design and updating it with modern details, he created, what he calls, the“Ciento Once”.
Housed in a tubular space frame chassis, the power plant is a M120 Mercedes V12 engine with 408 HP, which can be admired trough a glass on the rear deck. The robust engine is paired with a 6-speed Cima H type transaxle and a special tuned exhaust.
Here is the newer sleek version of the Mercedes-Benz C-111
Various images and information from:
www.netcarshow.com/mercedes-benz/1970-c_111-ii_concept/
Hot Wheels Mercedez-Benz C-111
Mattel decided to add this to their Hot Wheels line in 1972. This is the only Redline Era car to have gull-wing opening doors.
Love this color on this car! All Hot Wheels pictures here are provided by Carmelo from GranToros.com
Image is courtesy of Carmelo of GranToros.com
Here is another angle of this Redline Era car. Provided by our friend Carmelo.
Image is courtesy of Carmelo of GranToros.com
How does enamel paint look like on this Hot Wheels car? Carmelo once again provided the answer...
Image is courtesy of Carmelo of GranToros.com
There were other die-cast makers of this model also as shown below...
Matchbox...
Dinky Toys...
Random Pics of the Mercedes Benz C-111
Ultimate Hot Wheels Cars|Channel C00236562
Mercedes-Benz C111
Here's some historical information on the actual Mercedes-Benz C-111
The C111 was a series of experimental automobiles produced by Mercedes-Benz in the 1960s and 1970s.
The company was experimenting with new engine technologies, including Wankel engines, Diesel engines, and turbochargers, and used the basic C111 platform as a testbed.
Other experimental features included gull-wing doors and a luxurious interior with leather trim and air conditioning.
The first version of the C111 was completed in 1969. It used a fiberglass body shell and had a three-rotor fuel injected Wankel engine mounted in the middle. The next C111 appeared in 1970. It used a four-rotor engine producing 370 hp (275 kW). The car could reportedly hit 180 mph (290 km/h).
The company decided not to adopt the Wankel engine and turned to Diesel experiments for the third C111. With its 230HP@ 4,400-4,600 5-speed manual straight-5 turbo-Diesel, the C111 broke nine diesel and gas speed records. With more aerodynamic bodywork that gave it an air drag coefficient of an incredible .191, the C111 eventually hit 200 mph (322 km/h) at Nardo in 1978, and averaged 14.7mpg@ 195.4 mi (316 km) over a 12 hour cruise. A later 500 hp (372 kW) 4.8 L twin KKK-turbocharged V8 version set another record, with an average lap-speed of 250.958km/h. It was achieved by Dr. Hans Leibold in 1 minute, 56.67 seconds on May 5, 1979.
Mercedes-Benz introduced a C112 at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1991 as a production super car. It used a 6.0 L V12 engine mounted in the middle. But after accepting 700 deposits, the company decided not to proceed with production.
The images and information are courtesy of Wikipedia.com
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_C111
More information available here...
modular4kc.com/2010/08/27/design-friday-the-1969-mercedes-benz-c111-concept/
Mercedes C 111-II Concept
When Mercedes-Benz introduced the Mercedes-Benz C 111-II Concept at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1970 it was the stuff of dreams: breathtaking body design, innovative materials and pioneering technology - not to mention top-level performance.
(More info on this design below. couldn't resist showing this updated version now...)
An advance development of the study that had been equipped with a three-rotor Wankel engine and presented at the 1969 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt am Main, this version made its Geneva debut boasting a four-rotor Wankel engine developing up to 257 kW.
The engine, a DB M950 KE409 model, had 600 cubic centimetres of volume per rotary piston and was the most advanced of the rotary piston engines developed at Mercedes-Benz.
The engine transmitted its power to the rear wheels via a five-speed transmission, accelerated the Mercedes-Benz C 111-II from a standing start to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and gave a top speed of 300 km/h.
In this version of the supersports car, painted an orange-red colour known as "Weißherbst", the engineers succeeded in finding the perfect set-up for the mid-engined coupé with its distinctive gullwing doors.
For in addition to a new engine, the Mercedes-Benz C 111-II Concept also boasted a modified body. As it appeared in Geneva, the car was much more than just a test vehicle for the innovative drive concept developed by Felix Wankel.
Since the launch of the project in December 1967 Mercedes-Benz had developed a top-class supersports car with the wherewithal to fill the gap left by the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (W 198 series). The enthusiastic response from visitors to the Geneva Motor Show confirmed this view. Orders were received even before the Stuttgart company had set a price for the new gullwing - many offering downpayments or blank cheques.
The cut view of the Mercedes-Benz C-111
A drawing of the Mercedes-Benz C-111
Ciento Once by GWA - Mercedes-Benz C111
www.worldcarfans.com/111010430287/ciento-once-by-gwa---mercedes-benz-c111-experimental-vehicle
The Forgotten Gullwing. Back in 1970, this car was a hero, breaking all the records with its revolutionary Wankel diesel engine. A few prototypes where built, but never came out as a production model.
Arturo Alonso, GWA owner, felt that this beautiful and legendary car deserved a revival. Making careful changes to the original design and updating it with modern details, he created, what he calls, the“Ciento Once”.
Housed in a tubular space frame chassis, the power plant is a M120 Mercedes V12 engine with 408 HP, which can be admired trough a glass on the rear deck. The robust engine is paired with a 6-speed Cima H type transaxle and a special tuned exhaust.
Here is the newer sleek version of the Mercedes-Benz C-111
Various images and information from:
www.netcarshow.com/mercedes-benz/1970-c_111-ii_concept/
Hot Wheels Mercedez-Benz C-111
Mattel decided to add this to their Hot Wheels line in 1972. This is the only Redline Era car to have gull-wing opening doors.
Love this color on this car! All Hot Wheels pictures here are provided by Carmelo from GranToros.com
Image is courtesy of Carmelo of GranToros.com
Here is another angle of this Redline Era car. Provided by our friend Carmelo.
Image is courtesy of Carmelo of GranToros.com
How does enamel paint look like on this Hot Wheels car? Carmelo once again provided the answer...
Image is courtesy of Carmelo of GranToros.com
There were other die-cast makers of this model also as shown below...
Matchbox...
Dinky Toys...
Random Pics of the Mercedes Benz C-111
Ultimate Hot Wheels Cars|Channel C00236562