Mercedes-Benz C111

Fackelträger, Traumsportwagen und Rekordjäger

With numerous unpublished information and more than 900 illustrations, the book presents in great detail the captivating history of the C 111 sports car icon, which is still one of the most prominent vehicles in automotive history, based on the extensive holdings of the Mercedes-Benz archives: from the origins of the project to the construction, design, production and testing of the dream sports car to the difficult decision-making process in the matter of series production. There is also comprehensive information on the C 111’s second stage of life as a record chaser - from the C 111-II Diesel to the unfinished C 111-V.