Mercedes Benz C 112 | The 1991 Supercar With Tech From the Future

In 1991, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the C 112, a radical concept car that combined the experimental spirit of the Mercedes-Benz C111 prototypes with the racing dominance of the Sauber-Mercedes C11. Powered by a 6.0L V12 with 408 horsepower, active suspension, rear-wheel steering, and adaptive aerodynamics, the C 112 wasn’t just a design study — it was a rolling laboratory decades ahead of its time. With gullwing doors, futuristic tech, and near-supercar performance, it stunned the world and attracted over 700 purchase requests. But why did Mercedes never put the C 112 into production? And how did this one-off concept influence future innovations like Active Body Control, stability control, and adaptive aerodynamics? In this documentary, we explore: The C 112’s connection to the C111 prototypes and the Sauber C11 racer The groundbreaking technology that made it a true pioneer Why it never reached showrooms, despite massive interest How it shaped the future of Mercedes engineering Don’t forget to subscribe for more rare concept car stories and automotive documentaries. #mercedes #mercedesbenz #mercedesC112 #conceptcar #classiccars SUBSCRIBE TO CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6IKxew0eG8FQWl89nCv-3A?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | https://ift.tt/r5DylNT Instagram | https://ift.tt/0arwEGJ Pinterest | https://ift.tt/iyaopYE X/Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/MotorSpexx Threads | https://ift.tt/geiQdcZ Tumblr | https://ift.tt/JzpUw74 Blog | https://ift.tt/zPdFrcA
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