Mercedes-Benz C-111

Mercedes-Benz C-111
Debut series	1972 Hot Wheels
Produced	1972-1974, 1976-1978
Designer	Larry Wood
Number	6169

Mercedes Benz C-111 History

The C111 was a series of experimental automobiles produced by Mercedes-Benz in the 1960s and 1970s. The company was experimenting with new engine technologies, including Wankel engines, Diesel engines, and turbochargers, and used the basic C111 platform as a testbed. Other experimental features included gullwing doors and a luxurious interior with leather trim and air conditioning.

The first version of the C111 was completed in 1969. It used a fiberglass body shell and had a three-rotor direct fuel injected Wankel engine (code named M950F) mounted in the middle. The next C111 appeared in 1970. It used a four-rotor engine producing 370 hp (275 kW). The car could reportedly hit 290 km/h (180 mph).

Mercedes Benz C-111 Description

Mercedes-Benz C-111 was a car introduced  onto the line-up in 1972. It came in two different styles of blisterpack, One with the plastic collector's button and the other was a Drivin' Gear/ button not included.

Assorted interior colors

Hong Kong only

Capped wheels on both axles

Blue tinted windows

No Sticker sheet

Versions

The Mercedes-Benz C-111 has come out in the following versions:

Year	Series	Color	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes	Photo
1972	1972 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Blue	Black / Metal	Blue tint	White	RL	6169	Hong Kong
1972	1972 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Aqua	Black / Metal	Blue tint		RL	6169	Hong Kong
1972	1972 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Gold	Black / Metal	Blue tint		RL	6169	Hong Kong
1972	1972 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Purple	Black / Metal	Blue tint		RL	6169	Hong Kong
1972	1972 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Light Green	Black / Metal	Blue tint		RL	6169	Hong Kong
1972	1972 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Magenta	Black / Metal	Blue tint		RL	6169	Hong Kong
1972	1972 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Red	Black / Metal	Blue tint		RL	6169	Hong Kong
1972	1972 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Yellow	Black / Metal	Blue tint		RL	6169	Hong Kong
1972	1972 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame	Black / Metal	Blue tint		RL	6169	Hong Kong
1972	1972 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame	Black / Metal	Blue tint		RL	6169	Hong Kong

Similar Castings

1973 Enamel Paint

Mercedes-Benz C-111 (1973)

1974 Flying Colors

Mercedes-Benz C-111 (1974)