Auto Union Type C car, 1936-1937

With the introduction of this legendary racing car in 1936, Auto Union achieved great success in Grand Prix racing from the very beginning. The most popular driver in this racing car was Bernd Rosemeyer, who in 1936 won the European Championship with the Type C. He could continue his success in 1937 with an additional 5 Grand Prix victories.

Along with the Type C, Auto Union from 1936 dispatched to international racing events a 750 kg racing car capable of competing against renowned brands, especially the favored Mercedes-Benz.

The chassis developed by Ferdinand Porsche demonstrated a revolutionary layout with a 16-cylinder V engine placed behind the driver and ahead of the rear axle as a key design feature.

The engine was supercharged with a Roots blower, and the Type C achieved performance of 520 HP at 5000 rpm in its third development stage.

This raw power demanded the highest sensitivity and complete knowledge of driving from the pilot.

Not less important, Bernd Rosemeyer, the new star of the Grand Prix racing circus, mastered this racing car so expertly and dominantly that he became the undisputed leading driver in 1936, and for the four-ring brand, he moved from victory to victory.

Thus, the combination of the brilliant Type C racing car and the young driver talent Bernd Rosemeyer, with 5 Grand Prix wins and crowned as European Champion, became a story of success in 1936.

Also in 1937, Bernd Rosemeyer was the better driver in his Type C, which in turn could decide on 5 races on its own, preventing Mercedes' absolute dominance.

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