1935. In that year, the first mid-range MB-170 rolled off the assembly line—an everyday car for every family. It was the most widely produced model, with 74,964 units manufactured by 1942. The small MB-170V, 4-cylinder model—the best-selling car in its class in Germany—features a heated heater, a self-priming fuel supply system, improved lubrication, and a reinforced clutch. The average cruising speed is 95 km/h.