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Posted: 10 Jan 2013

1939 Mercedes-Benz T80

Believe it or not, this was actually designed by Ferdinand Porsche, and featured one of TG's favourite type of engine. An aero engine. You're looking at a 2960hp, 44.5-litre V12 with a theoretical top speed of 373mph. But the outbreak of WW2 meant that it was never completed and thus never tested on the road. Shame.

But maybe if you ask Mercedes very nicely indeed...

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