1903 Mercedes-Simplex 60 HP ‘Roi des Belges’. For the 1903 model year, Wilhelm Maybach once again designed three new models: two production cars and one racing car. All three models had newly developed four-cylinder - distinctively high-performance - engines which were fitted with overhead intake valves and upright exhaust valves.The 60 hp Mercedes Simplex sports car and the 90 hp racing car became particularly famous. The 60 hp model achieved a double victory in the Nice - La Turbie hillclimb r

For his 180th birthday, the pioneer of luxury, Wilhelm Maybach, returns to tell a story about our origins — a legacy that continues to define excellence today. Happy Birthday, Wilhelm. #WilhelmMaybach #180Years | Mercedes-Benz Museum