Blast from the past: Mercedes-Benz W125 hit 432.7 km/h in 1938

The Mercedes-Benz W125 set a world speed record on a public road on January 28, 1938 when it managed to reach a top speed of 432.7 km/h (268.8 mph).

Source: http://feeds.worldcarfans.com/~r/worldcarfans/Jxfz/~3/Ec2hhINWd90/blast-from-the-past-mercedes-benz-w125-hit-4327-kmh

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