Of the four Auto Union racing cars, the Types A, B and C, used from 1934 to 1937 had supercharged V16 engines, and the final car, the Type D used in 1938 and 1939 (built to new …

A few years before that the first Auto Union; a 1938 Type D had resurfaced in Czechoslovakia, but minus all of its running gear. A 1939 twin-stage supercharged engine was also located and the …

Leading up to the end of 1937, Auto Union had won 32 of 54 races and needed a new contender for the upcoming restrictions that allowed a three-liter supercharged car with a minimum …

Dec 7, 2015 · The decision was made to use as many original parts as possible in the 1939 Type D, the ultimate development of the Auto Union racers. That’s why we’ve concentrated on that …

Car: Auto Union Type D / Engine: 60 deg V12 / Maker: Auto Union / Bore X Stroke: 65 X 75 mm / Year: 1938 / Capacity: 2,990 cc / Class: Grand Prix / Power: 420 bhp at 7,000 rpm /...

1938 - 1939 Auto Union Type D: 43-shot gallery, full history and specifications

What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1938 Auto-Union Type D? How many 1938 Auto-Union Type D were produced? How powerful was the 1938 Auto-Union Type D?

Sep 4, 2012 · Auto Union ran 11 D-types during the 1939 season and the cars were frequently stripped down and rebuilt after each race, the parts from one machine possibly cross …

In 1938 Auto Union won the Italian and British Grand Prix with the Type D racing car. The car was modified in 1939 with the addition of a twin compressor, which increased its engine power …

Car: Auto Union Type D / Engine: 60 deg V12 / Maker: Auto Union / Bore X Stroke: 65 X 75 mm / Year: 1938 / Capacity: 2,990 cc / Class: Grand Prix / Power: 420 bhp at 7,000 rpm / …