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Mercedes-Benz SSK

Supercharged seven-litre roadster from the golden age.

Mercedes-Benz SSK
Photo: Thesupermat / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Years1928–1932
BodyRoadster
LayoutFront-mid engine
DesignerFerdinand Porsche
ErasThe golden age

Photos

Mercedes-Benz SSK
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Mercedes-Benz SSK
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Profile

Illustration: CARZGT body-style drawing (not to scale).

Versions

Specs are metric. Power is shown in PS, hp and kW.

7.1 supercharged six
EngineM06 7,069 cc SOHC straight-six
InductionSupercharged
Gearbox4-speed manual
DriveRear-wheel drive
Weight1,701 kg
Length4,242 mm
Width1,702 mm
Height1,727 mm
Wheelbase2,946 mm

Racing

YearRaceResultDrivers
1931Mille MigliaOverall win (SSKL)Rudolf Caracciola, Wilhelm Sebastian

Also in this era

Bugatti Type 35Bugatti Type 35Bugatti · 1924–1930Bentley 4½ LitreBentley 4½ LitreBentley · 1927–1931Alfa Romeo 6C 1750Alfa Romeo 6C 1750Alfa Romeo · 1929–1933Alfa Romeo 8C 2300Alfa Romeo 8C 2300Alfa Romeo · 1931–1934Bugatti Type 57Bugatti Type 57Bugatti · 1934–1940Delahaye 135Delahaye 135Delahaye · 1935–1954

Where the facts come from

  1. Wikipedia: Mercedes-Benz SSK — accessed 2026-10-30
  2. Wikipedia: Mille Miglia — accessed 2026-10-30