Benz & Cie. Blitzen Benz

Benz & Cie. Blitzen Benz
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The Blitzen Benz is a racing car that was built by Benz & Cie in Mannheim, Germany, in 1909. In 1910 an enhanced model broke the world land speed record. It was one of six cars based on the Grand Prix car, but it had an enlarged engine, 21,504 cm3 (1,312.3 in3), capacity 185 mm × 200 mm with 200 hp (149.1 kW), inline-four and improved aerodynamics.

Technical data
ManufacturerBenz & Cie.
ProductionFrom 1909

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Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Benz & Cie. Blitzen Benz in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

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