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http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/fiat-s76-starts-beast-of-turin-2014-12-02
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/fiat-s76-starts-beast-of-turin-2014-12-02
"The Beast of Turin" 28.5-litre Fiat starts for first time in 100 years
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No back pressure whatsoever! Pretty cool video!
Nice exhaust non-system.
I love seeing those early race cars run again. There are a few each year at the Monterey Historics. But the place I really want to go is the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Amazing to think that thing was created 100 years ago. Great post!
Great vid! LOL, 28.5 ltr turbo charged engine, now that's some displacement.
Lol, screw trying to hand crank that thing the handle could've ripped that guy a part. Crazy how in 100 years we've gone from 28 liters down to 2 in road cars for 300 hp.
awesome video
I've read it only has back brakes....now who wants to jump in that passenger seat for a hot lap!!!
Very cool!! Those guys had some pretty big balls back then!! Pull the handle and hold on!
Very cool!! Those guys had some pretty big balls back then!! Pull the handle and hold on!
That thing really does sound beastly. Did a quick google search as I knew nothing about this car. Here's some info on it.
http://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog...e-the-fiat-s76-28-liters-from-four-cylinders/
"Built in 1911 to take the world’s fastest car title from the 21 liter “Blitzen Benz”, the Fiat S76 had a four cylinder engine with a bore of 7 1/2″ and stroke of 9 27/32″, for a total displacement of 1729 cubic inches. Its output was 300 hp at a thunderous 1800 rpm, enough to do the trick: 187 kmh (116 mph), a certified run at Saltburn, UK. A later run on the sandy flats of Ostende yielded 137 mph, but did not make the record books for lack of a return run. Contrary to popular myth, it was not an “airship engine”, although a later Fiat airship engine did use the same bore and stroke. Last but not least: Torque was rated at 2000 lb/ft."
http://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog...e-the-fiat-s76-28-liters-from-four-cylinders/
"Built in 1911 to take the world’s fastest car title from the 21 liter “Blitzen Benz”, the Fiat S76 had a four cylinder engine with a bore of 7 1/2″ and stroke of 9 27/32″, for a total displacement of 1729 cubic inches. Its output was 300 hp at a thunderous 1800 rpm, enough to do the trick: 187 kmh (116 mph), a certified run at Saltburn, UK. A later run on the sandy flats of Ostende yielded 137 mph, but did not make the record books for lack of a return run. Contrary to popular myth, it was not an “airship engine”, although a later Fiat airship engine did use the same bore and stroke. Last but not least: Torque was rated at 2000 lb/ft."
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