1938 Auto Union Type D

478 Horsepower

The 211 mph 1938 Auto Union Type D achieved it's impressive power and acceleration from a high revving 2.990 litre V12 engine fitted with twin Roots type superchargers, it developed 478 hp at 7000 rpm, power was transmitted to the rear axle via a five speed gear box.

"State-of-the art" Car Design

All the Auto Union "Silver Arrows" were heavily supported by Hitler's government and no expense was spared to ensure the technical superiority of the cars over all competition. A specialist car racing department was was set up at the Horch works in Zwickau to develop and build the Auto Union "Silver Arrows", the designs were all tested in the wind tunnel of the German Institute for Aerodynamics, attention to detail included the placement of the fuel tank in the centre of the cars to ensure the front to rear weight distribution did not change with fuel use.

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