Arosa Classic Car 2019: IWC Racing Team Enters With "Gullwing"

The 15th edition of the international hill climb for sports and racing cars attracted around 27,000 spectators. The historic vehicles and driving performances are what draw so many fans to this event in Arosa year after year. A total of 162 drivers participated in the 2019 event.

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 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. The team and the vehicle give a fine demonstration of their expertise at every race – and also did exactly that in Arosa. “There is almost nowhere that the passion for motor racing is as palpable as here at this race”, commented Linus Fuchs, IWC Managing Director Switzerland, after Arosa ClassicCar 2019. “We are delighted that our racing team was able to put in yet another good performance.”

German racing driver Bernd Schneider took to the track for IWC in Arosa this weekend and drove the Mercedes Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” on the challenging Arosa hill climb course, which covers a distance of 7.3 kilometers. The stunning vehicle boasts 215 HP and a top speed of 250 km/h. But it is not all just about performance. The 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.