1938: MERCEDES-BENZ W125 Rekordwagen Author Paulo Date Janeiro 26, 2014 “The Mercedes-Benz W125 Rekordwagen was an experimental, high-speed automobile produced in the late 1930s. On 28 January 1938 it achieved the record of 432.7 km/h (268 mph) for the fastest ever officially timed speed on a public road.” – Wikipedia