Mercedes-Benz · Chassis W125 · 1937

The W125
The Silver Arrow Racing Legend

The W125 represents the pinnacle of 1930s Grand Prix engineering, dominating international motorsport competition. This iconic racing machine cemented Mercedes-Benz's technical supremacy in the golden age of motor racing.

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Production
estimated 16 unitsunits
Years
1937
Variants
1body
Collector Index
9.8/ 10

The W125 featured advanced supercharged straight-eight engine technology producing unprecedented horsepower for its era. Its streamlined racing body and cutting-edge aerodynamics established new performance benchmarks in competitive motorsport.

Platform
W125
Body styles
Racing
Engine range
5.660L supercharged inline-8 producing 646 hp
Top variant
Grand Prix Competition Model
Transmission
Manual 4-speed
Successor
W154

W125 examples command extraordinary values as the rarest and most significant Grand Prix cars ever produced. Surviving examples represent irreplaceable automotive history and attract serious international collectors and museums.