1991 Mercedes-Benz C291
Downforce:
3476 lbs. @ 150 mph, with 695 lbs. of drag
5005 lbs. @ 180 mph, with 1001 lbs. of drag
6179 lbs. @ 200 mph, with 1236 lbs. of drag
Lift-to-drag ratio:
5:1
Reference: Karl Ludvigsen's
Mercedes Benz: Quicksilver Century
, "in the region of 5000 lbs. @ 180 mph, L/D: as high as 5:1"
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