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1937 Mercedes-Benz W125

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After disappointing 1936 W25K season. Much improved W125 design was introduced for 1937 to win against Auto-Union cars, which it did.

With 750kg limit formula this car achieved over 600hp and over 900Nm of torque. That allowed top speed of about 320km/h, rarely allowed to put throttle in full and didn't allow for tires to survive for long and resulted in very rapid fuel consumption.

In race trim with all fluids except fuel, driver and wheels on the car still weights under a tone. Modest tire grip and no downforce these days - instead some aero lift. The only downforce this car gets is from fuel load, of which there can be added up to 400l iters. In this simulation w125 handles best with around 100-200liters.

Upgrades allows two different dimensions rear tires, and three engine options.

Few tips:
1.To control traction don't use too much throttle :D Also learn to alternate throttle (ancient TC), this car is great excercise for throttle control. Which is not to be used 100% very often.
2. Aim for understeer. And neutral steer. Gentle oversteer is good, big powerslides are also doable, but there is no use of them, apart if you want to end tires faster.
3. Be calm. This car is faster when you don't rush. Use slow in and slow out technique, then rocket mode when turn is almost complete.
4. Start very slow with it, and gradually increase the speed. It is not a difficult car as long as you are able to take right amount of speed and have patience with throttle.
5. Start braking early.
6. Longest final gear setting is usually best option.
7. More fuel load, more traction (lots of it compresses soft springs, but car still handles well).



I hope you will have fun, good luck and start slow.