In 1938, a new racing formula limited supercharged cars to 3-liter engines, revolutionizing motor sports. Mercedes-Benz developed the W 154, featuring a 485 HP V-12 engine and a 5-speed transmission. The team, including Caracciola, Lang, von Brauchitsch, and Seaman, dominated the season, with Caracciola becoming European champion. At the 1938 French Grand Prix, Mercedes-Benz achieved a triple victory. In 1939, Lang secured the European championship with an upgraded W 154. A hand-assembled model of this car, featuring a stainless steel grille and movable windshield, makes a unique decorative gift.
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