World's fastest mile in a "Lightning Benz"

  • Date
    17 March 1910
  • Description
    At Daytona Beach, Florida/USA, Barney Oldfield covers the mile in a 200 hp Benz "Lightning Benz" at an average of 211.4 km/h – a new world record.
R2557 Benz 200 hp "Lightning Benz" at Daytona Beach, 1910

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Benz 200 hp "Lightning Benz" at Daytona Beach, 1910