Design: Featured a sleek, aerodynamic body (Stromlinienwagen) with covered wheels, unlike traditional F1 cars of the era, allowing for incredible speeds on fast circuits.
Engine: Equipped with a powerful 2.5L straight-eight engine with direct fuel injection.
Significance: The W196 helped Fangio secure his 1954 World Championship, with this specific car being a symbol of Mercedes-Benz dominance and advanced engineering.
