Mercedes Fan Builds 300KMH C9 Sauber | RIDICULOUS RIDES

SUBSCRIBE to Barcroft Cars: https://goo.gl/vbKSU2

AN EX-TEST driver and mechanic has built a road-legal replica of the iconic Sauber-Mercedes C9 using a 1:32 scale model as a guide. Johan Ackermann, from Gauteng, South Africa created a custom-designed chassis for the supercar - famous for winning the 1989 Le Mans - so that modern Mercedes-Benz parts would fit into it. The impressive custom-built replica boasts a twin-turbo 3.2-litre V6 under the bonnet capable of 370hp and 332lb of torque at 5000rpm and reaching speeds of over 186mph (300km/h). The 64-year-old mechanic built a lightweight frame, skinned with 4mm-thick cardboard which was coated with diluted resin and fiberglass cloth on both sides.

Video Credits:
Videographer / director: Charles Meadows
Producer: Holly Upton, Ruby Coote
Editor: Marcus Cooper

Barcroft TV:    / barcroftmedia  
Barcroft Animals: https://www.youtube.com/barcroftanima...
Barcroft Cars:    / barcroftcars  

For more of the amazing side of life:

For the full story, visit BARCROFT.TV: http://cars.barcroft.tv/
Like BARCROFT CARS on Facebook:
  / 588082827969567  
Follow @BarcroftCars on Twitter:
  / barcroftcars  
Check out more videos:
   / barcroftcars  

Download Barcroft TV on iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/barcr...

Download Barcroft TV on Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...