The Fiat S76, brought back to life after 100 years.
Specmake the beast with two backsingtacular! [bow_down]
http://vimeo.com/113158655 (http://vimeo.com/113158655)
That make the beast with two backsing thing is sick. [evil]
I think I wet myself. :o
The exhaust is the most epic part, and that's no small thing. [thumbsup]
The pics from back in the day show a 2-1 header, but I think it's way cooler the way they had it in the video.
My neighbors fiat is the same size as that engine.
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/88570fe65828d7f90ba35ee180f58b1b.jpg)
http://theoldmotor.com/?p=133946 (http://theoldmotor.com/?p=133946)
"Two examples of the S76 were built, and this car is likely to have scavenged the last remaining parts of both; the giant engine built for the second S76 off the line towers over the frame built for the first. At the end of a ten-year restoration effort, Owner Duncan Pittaway doubtless knows every inch of this incredible machine. Still, it's a fearsome thing, and it's a brave, brave man that leans on that crank handle bringing the Beast of Turin back to life after 100 years of quiet."
http://www.racetechmag.com/features-1/item/798-fiat-s76-record-breaker.html (http://www.racetechmag.com/features-1/item/798-fiat-s76-record-breaker.html)
Oh my! [clap]
HOLY CARBON FOOTPRINT!
Love it. 8)
The old dude cranking that beast over has some serious cojones.....
Wow. I am so in awe of people with the vision, dedication, and
Ability to do stuff like that.
(http://www.bristolpegasus.com/files/imagemanagermodule/@random461e571d8a435/Image1.jpg)
http://www.bristolpegasus.com/index.php?section=298 (http://www.bristolpegasus.com/index.php?section=298)
" The driver, Pietro Bordino, spurned the idea of putting the car on a trailer and drove it from Brooklands to Saltburn on the public highway â€" a 300 hp racing car with stub exhausts belching several feet of flame at passers-by."
That was the image in my head after seeing the video! [evil]
Huge stash of porn here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/stefanmarjoram/sets/72157625974670240/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stefanmarjoram/sets/72157625974670240/)
That
Is
Awesome!
No words to describe that
Wonder what the bore and stroke is on that monster.....
Quote from: Speedbag on December 03, 2014, 05:59:36 AM
Wonder what the bore and stroke is on that monster.....
190mm bore x 250mm stroke.
Quote from: Speeddog on December 03, 2014, 09:29:58 AM
190mm bore x 250mm stroke.
...not a real revver eh? [laugh]
frame looked a little flexible for the engine [thumbsup]
It looks like an engine that should be plying the water of the Great Lakes pushing a cargo ship for cripe's sake! I like it! [popcorn]
That is such an appropriate thing to restore.
The last thing the road needs is another mustang or 32 or chevelle
Well done!
Quote from: mitt on December 04, 2014, 06:19:11 AM
frame looked a little flexible for the engine [thumbsup]
I thought the engine was going to drop on the floor.
I play the last 30 seconds of that video with my morning coffee lately. Wakes me up and gets me excited.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/videos/a25425/the-beast-of-turin-rides-again-after-100-years/ (http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/videos/a25425/the-beast-of-turin-rides-again-after-100-years/)
8)
Holy cow that's awesome! I can't imagine the grin driving that brings to a face!
JM
I am having a much better day just for watching that video.
.....The outwardly eccentric driveline layout is reproduced in painstaking detail, ready to face the 2,000 or so lb ft of torque generated by monstrous powerplant
That would be cool to drive to Dimby in from here. [thumbsup]