The stunning Graubünden mountains provide the perfect backdrop for the extraordinary vehicles participating in the Arosa ClassicCar race. A total of 162 drivers participated in the 2019 event and this 15th edition of the international hill climb for historic sports and racing cars attracted around 27,000 spectators.
IWC Schaffhausen is a partner of the internationally renowned event, which combines motor racing and action against the stunning backdrop of the Swiss Alps. The IWC racing team has been participating in historic racing events in its 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” since 2018. The vehicle is famous for its powerful engine and vertically opening gull-wing doors. In April 2019, the IWC crew drove the 300 SL to first place in the Tony Gaze Trophy at the Goodwood Members’ Meeting in England.
German racing driver Bernd Schneider took to the track for IWC in Arosa this weekend and drove the MercedesBenz 300 SL “Gullwing” on the challenging Arosa hill climb course, which covers a distance of 7.3 kilometres.
As a true professional, Schneider was well aware of the qualities of the iconic racing car, and used them to his advantage. The stunning vehicle boasts 215 HP and a top speed of 250 km/h. But it is not all just about performance. The historic gull-wing car is also a vehicle that motor racing enthusiasts are very passionate about. It embodies IWC’s core values of excellent quality and performance, a true pioneering spirit and outstanding craftsmanship. Mercedes-AMG and IWC have been partners for many years, and this partnership is based on the countless qualities that are shared by the worlds of motorsport and watchmaking.
