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Maximum speed measurements on the German highway in 1958

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Created on April 13, 2011

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Bruno von Rotz

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Porsche 356 (1958) - Speed measurements on the Ingoldstadt-Munich route in 1958

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BMW 507 (1958) - during maximum speed measurements on the Ingoldstadt-Munich route in 1958

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (1958) - Top speed measurements in the fall of 1958

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (1958) - during top speed measurements on the Ingoldstadt-Munich route in 1958

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (1957) - during the top speed measurements in November 1958

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Speed measurements on the Ingoldstadt-Munich route in 1958 - discussions among experts

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (1958) - during top speed measurements in the fall of 1958

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Speed measurements on the Ingoldstadt-Munich route in 1958 - discussions among experts

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MG A TwinCam (1958) - Safety (helmet) was a top priority during the speed measurements in November 1958

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (1958) - refueling and petrol talks before the next top speed measurement in autumn 1958

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In November 1958, 50 maximum speed measurements were carried out on the Munich-Ingoldstadt highway. A Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, a BMW 507, a Porsche 1600 Super, a Porsche Carrera 1600, an MG A Twincam and a Mercedes-Benz 220 SE took part. The results are impressive, but even more so is the effort that was invested and the risks that were taken in the wet weather.

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The speed measurement on November 4, 1958 must have felt like a general staff exercise! The Munich-Ingoldstadt highway was closed to traffic and the ADAC main sports department was responsible for the timekeeping. Three drivers - R. Braunschweig, Dr. W. Honegger and R. Madöry - each sat down with a co-driver in sports cars/limousines prepared for the maximum speed measurement and drove the flying kilometer (521,000-522,000) in both directions. The weather was typical for November: light rain, air pressure 712.5/713.5 mm, northwest wind with 2 to 4 meters per second, 92-95% humidity. The road (concrete) was wet.

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