Mercedes-Benz C111-IIID, Nardo Teststrecke 1978
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Mercedes-Benz C111 of the third modification with a 5-speed manual gearbox, equipped with a 5-cylinder in-line diesel engine with a capacity of 230 hp. at 4400-4600 rpm broke 9 speed records for cars equipped with diesel engines.
In 1978, on the Pista di Nardò, the C111 / 3 reached a speed of 322 km / h, and the average speed in 12 hours was 316 km / h.
