Mercedes #3 (1906)
Driven by Camille Jenatzy- First man to break the 100 km/hr barrier and winner of the 1903 Gordon Bennett Race
Make: Mercedes
Year: 1906
Mechanician: Rodhats
Horsepower: 120
Finish Place: 5
Average Speed: 58.5
#3 Mercedes (Germany) driven by Camille Jenatzy, 120 HP. Finished 5th. Completed all 10 laps. Averaged 58.5 mph.
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