In the 1930\u2019s, the most glamorous Grand Prix races were held in the North African city of Tripoli.\u00a0 Since 1934 this exotic paradise had served as the backdrop of motor races which were dominated by the superiority of Mercedes-Benz.<\/p>\n
In 1939 Grand Prix cars were limited to 1.5 liter engines.\u00a0 To meet this new formula, Mercedes-Benz succeeded in building an entirely new race car at a record pace \u2013 the 1.5 liter W 165 with a remarkable 256 hp V-8 engine.\u00a0 With this racing car, Hermann Lang clinched a sensational victory. It was one of the most unexpected triumphs in the history of motor sport and was made possible by an outstanding team performance.\u00a0 No wonder, this car and the Tripoli race became legends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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