Bernd Rosemeyer
The Auto Union racing cars types A to D were built as "Grand Prix" racing cars from 1934 to 1939. They resembled the earlier Benz "Tropfenwagen", also built in part by Rumpler engineers, The only "Grand Prix" racers to wear Auto Union's four-ringed logo, they were particularly dominant in 1936. From 1935 to 1937, Auto Union cars car won 25 races, driven by Ernst von Delius, Bernd Rosemeyer, Hans Stuck Sr., and Achille Varzi. Much has been written about the difficult handling characteristics of this car, but its tremendous power and acceleration were undeniable – a driver could induce wheelspin at over .