This is the Mercedes W100F. It is a virtual creation and renewed car that Formula One champion Juan Manuel Fangio raced in 1954 and 1955 F1 seasons.
W100F design seeks to combine the concepts of the two race car "bodies" that Mercedes-Benz used in Fangio´s car. The car has this two configurations: The W196 with open wheels, and the W196 Stromlinie (or "Monza Type") with aerodynamic body and wheel covers, also adding elements of current F1 cars.
From the beginning, the idea was to make a "retro" design but based on the most distinctive lines of the three models mentioned to get a modern-day interpretation of them.
The transition between the lower and upper curves and reverse curves generates a volume that give the distinctive appearance to the W100F.
The front of the body is not covered, freeing the lower aerodynamic structure to improve air flow and strengthen the concept of "body covering the chassis."
It also cover other concepts of the 1950 decade Silver Arrows, as the elevation of the body behind the pilot, half-height windshield, the air vents behind the front wheels, or the use of aerodynamic fins, which were already present in the open wheel version, it also generates a reminiscence with current F1 cars.
Nowadays F1 cars inspired to solve the "lower" aerodynamics of the W100F, with the front wing that supports and makes the air flow to the lower keel-shaped pontoon, extending and widening to the sides of the body, and channels the air towards the rear diffuser and to the side and rear winglets.
Moreover, this duality between simple and clean body, and the elaborate aerodynamic at the back of the car, is reinforced with the use of different materials: aluminum body and carbon fiber, which also will give a highlight to the simple lines of the body.
The sport version of the W100F, called "Monza", takes the concept of the air intake of the W196 openwheel, which is an asymmetric one, while the street version "Stradale" uses symmetric optics.
Mercedes-Benz W100F contemplates the use of a V8-biturbo or higher in the case of Monza version, rear-wheel drive, 7-speed sequential gearbox and independent suspension push-rod type.
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