Mr. Sean Milchan holding Swan Award with Hartmut Feyhl (center) and RENNtech Team |
The 2024 Lake Mirror Concours and Car Show in Lakeland, FL, showcased the very best in automotive excellence. Set against the scenic Lake Mirror Promenade, the weekend’s main event on Saturday highlighted Mercedes-Benz and Cadillac as the featured marques.
World Record holder the "Bullet" AMG GT63 built by RENNtech |
RENNtech's Modern Icons:
We at RENNtech were thrilled to bring a few of our own performance machines to the show, including “The Bullet,” a 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 S. With 1200 HP and finished in striking Graphite Magno with Lite-Speed Gloss Black Magnesium wheels, “The Bullet” broke the gas-powered world record with a 9.79-second quarter mile at 1000 feet, earning recognition in the DuPont Registry, and won the Swan Award in the 2000's Mercedes-Benz category.
AMG GT R3 RENNtech's Official Development Vehicle |
Another crowd favorite was our official RENNtech Development 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. Used in our R&D for the AMG GT (C190 -chassis), this vehicle is the foundation for developing high-performance upgrades including engine components, exhaust systems, suspension, and aerodynamic parts, delivering an impressive handling and 750 HP and 650 lb-ft of exhilarating performance.
Mercedes-Benz 500E RENNtech E60 |
RENNtech 500E 6.0: A Timeless Performance Icon
Our Classics division showcased a rare 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 E 6.0, meticulously upgraded by RENNtech in 1997. With only 38,220 miles, this Stage 3 powerhouse boasts a 6.0L M119 V8, producing 457 HP and 491 lb-ft of torque. Finished in Pearl Black, this iconic sedan recorded a 0-60 time of 4.4 seconds, with a top speed of 180 mph.
David Wommer of M.B. Club of America and Hartmut Feyhl President & Founder RENNtech, Inc. |
RENNtech’s Legacy and Leadership:
RENNtech owner and founder, Hartmut Feyhl, joined us at the show, engaging with attendees on our cars' engineering and history. Feyhl’s journey began at AMG in Affalterbach, Germany, where he contributed to the legendary W124 AMG E300 6.0 “Hammer.” After launching RENNtech in 1989 with the support of AMG founder Hans-Werner Aufrecht, Feyhl has dedicated RENNtech to delivering “Performance Without Compromise.”
Mercedes-Benz 540K Spezial Roadster |
A Historic Display from Mecum Auctions:
One standout was the 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Spezial Roadster, brought by Dana and Patti Mecum of Mecum Auctions. With its Sindelfingen “High-Door Long-Tail” Coachwork, this car was originally owned by Baroness Gisela Von Krieger for 50 years and achieved a record $11,770,000 sale at the 2012 Gooding & Company’s Pebble Beach Auction.
Lake Mirror Car Show 2024 |
A Thank You to the Lake Mirror Classic Team:
Our thanks to Robert D’Angelo and the incredible volunteers who brought this event to life, even after extensive flood recovery efforts around Lake Mirror. It was a fantastic weekend, and we’re already looking forward to next year!