This famous car is called the "Grosser Mercedes" and designed by Hans Nibel. It is distinguished by having been the state car of many dignitaries including Willem II and Emperor Hirohito. The car weighs over 3-1/2 tons with an overall length of 19 feet. It is powered by a straight 8 cylinder engine of 7655cc giving 150bhp at 2800 rpm plus 20 bhp with the supercharger engaged. This model was based entirely on the original cars kept at Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart.