Mercedes-Benz Classic Debuts at The Aurora Event with Historical and Visionary Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz Classic made its first appearance at Sweden's 'The Aurora' event, pairing iconic classics like the W 125 and C 111 with their modern electric concepts.
1886
475 kW (592 hp)
140 years
What Happened
Mercedes-Benz Classic provided memorable moments at 'The Aurora' in southern Sweden, featuring pairs of historical and modern vehicles: the 1937 W 125 Silver Arrow with the Vision EQ Silver Arrow from 2018, and the 1970 C 111-II with the Vision One-Eleven from 2023. Two authentic replicas of the 1886 Benz Patent Motor Car also participated.
Carl Benz files patent for the first automobile
Mercedes-Benz W 125 dominates Grand Prix season
Mercedes-Benz C 111-II introduced with Wankel engine
Vision EQ Silver Arrow concept car unveiled
Vision One-Eleven concept car presented
“2026 is our big anniversary year: Mercedes-Benz is celebrating '140 years of innovation'. At 'The Aurora', the pairs C 111-II and Vision One-Eleven, as well as W 125 and Vision EQ Silver Arrow, brought technological and design history to life by pairing models from the past with those of the future.”
Why this matters
The event showcases how Mercedes-Benz honors its 140-year history while highlighting its ongoing innovation through design and technology.
Terms in This Story
- Benz Patent Motor Car
- The first automobile, invented by Carl Benz in 1886.
- Wankel engine
- A type of internal combustion engine using a rotary design instead of pistons.
- GRP
- Glass-reinforced plastic, a lightweight composite material used in vehicle bodies.
- Gullwing doors
- Doors that hinge at the roof, opening upward like a gull's wings.
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