Mercedes-Benz Elecrifies the iconic Silver Arrow
The Mercedes Silver Arrow 1937 was one of the greatest feats of engineering of its age, and Mercedes-Benz has now reimagined that legend for the electric era with the Vision EQ Silver Arrow concept. Built in 1937, the original Mercedes-Benz W125 weighed just 750 kg and produced around 595 hp, figures that were astonishing at the time and kept it the most powerful race car for three decades.
What made the 1937 Mercedes Silver Arrow so fast?
A car based on the W125 Silver Arrow, with the added nomenclature Rekordwagen, broke the record for the highest speed on a public road, reaching 432.7 km/h in 1938. That record stood for decades. The supercharged straight-eight engine and a body sculpted for the lowest possible drag turned the Silver Arrow into the fastest Mercedes of its generation and a benchmark for top speed that rivals struggled to approach.
What is the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQ Silver Arrow?
Mercedes-Benz now revives the legend with a brand new racing concept built for the EV era. With a carbon fiber body, front splitter, front trim and side skirt, the electric car shaves off as much body weight as possible. The 5.3 meter body is a smooth, flowing creation meant to appear like liquid metal, finished in layers of silver paint. And what would a concept car be without lighting strips? They run along the front and sides for a hint of color outside the silvery finish. According to New Atlas, the single-seat concept channels roughly 750 hp through its electric drivetrain with a projected range beyond 400 km.
What is the cockpit like?
The cockpit of this streamlined futuristic racer is fitted with saddle brown leather, polished aluminum and solid walnut. Despite its racing heritage, Mercedes-Benz gives the electric Silver Arrow the best possible interior experience. A protruding steering wheel, intentionally square shaped for extra racing feel, encases a screen in its center. Another screen serves as an instrument panel or as the display for the virtual racing software, blending heritage craftsmanship with cutting-edge digital interaction.
Is the electric Silver Arrow a production car?
It is not certain whether this becomes a production car, but it is a clear statement of Mercedes-Benz's vision for the future. Rooted in heritage with their eyes toward the future, the brand continues to develop new cars and concepts without losing the much sought-after history that defines it.
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