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At automobile events go, the Goodwood Festival of Speed is one of the most diverse. You'll see everything from trucks to motorcycles, to race cars, road cars, supercars and more from the turn of the century to the present day – each blasting the historic and winding driveway of Goodwood, venue of this annual event. in his 25th year . Here are 13 of our favorite Italian cars spotted this year.
1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza
Alfa Romeo was an important player in the Formula 1 race in the pre-war years and this 8C 2300 was nicknamed "Monza" after his famous victory over the circuit of the Grand Prix of Italy 1931. The Spyder versions have won the Italian road race Targa Florio in 31 and 32. The power comes from a 2.3-liter inline eight-cylinder engine mounted at the front
2005 Maserati MC12 Corsica
The MC12 Maserati were mechanically very similar to the Ferrari Enzo on which they were based. This Corsican version is one of 12 built with a road car chbadis but a suspension of the GT1 version. It is neither legal nor built for a racing formula, relegating it to a very expensive track toy
1996 Ferrari F50
One of the 349 F50s built and one of the Only four painted in Nero Daytona (Black), the F50 has seen a huge increase in value over the last five years, as fans appreciate its rarity relative to the much more common F40. This was the last Ferrari supercar to have a manual gearbox to better handle the 513 horsepower V12 4.7-liter engine
Lancia Delta S4 Corsa 1985
The last iteration of the rally Lancia Delta Indeed, this S4 is equipped with an all-wheel drive and a four-cylinder DOHC engine that was both supercharged and turbocharged to produce 500 horsepower from just 1.8 liters, or about twice its special approval. The bodywork was made of composites for an empty weight of less than 2,000 lbs.
1975 Ferrari 312T
Powered by a 3.0-liter 12-cylinder engine driven by Niki Lauda, this car was the first to offer Ferrari a Formula 1 world championship since 1964. Lauda was crowned world champion in title, ahead of Emerson Fittipaldi
1967 Alfa Romeo TZ2
The TZ2 lightweight and reinforced with fiberglbad was built by Zagato and had a 1.6-liter, two-cylinder, four-cylinder, dry-sump engine at the front. Its aerodynamic shape and Kamm-style rear end allowed it to reach a top speed of 152 mph, making it a serious competitor in the 2.0-liter sports car category. Only 12 were built in total.
1983 Lancia 037
One of the last rear-drive rally cars in international competition, the Lancia 037 was developed by Abarth (now owned by Fiat) around the model Lancia Montecarlo bathtub / Scorpio. The car was the fastest on the stages, but fast enough to give Lancia the 1983 constructor championship with drivers Walter Röhrl and Markku Alén.
1956 Maserati 250F
The Maserati 250F is one of the most successful Formula 1 cars. era. With a 2.5-liter inline six-cylinder engine, it has allowed Argentine Juan Manuel Fangio to participate in two of his five world championships. This particular car was raced by Stirling Moss, who won the Monaco Grand Prix of 1956.
1994 Alfa Romeo 155 BTCC
Built to compete in the 1994 British Touring Car Championship, this Alfa Romeo 155 featured a 2.0- liter V-6 and was driven by former Formula 1 driver Gabriele Tarquini. He won the first five races in a row before winning the 1994 championship.
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
This I 250 GTO series is owned by Nick Mason, Pink Floyd drummer and vintage enthusiast . Only 33 Series I cars were built. The 250 GTO is considered the ultimate evolution of the 250 GT front-engine series and was the car to beat in the racing seasons – 63 and 64.
1967 Alfa Romeo T33 / 2 "Fléron"
A sports prototype created by Alfa Romeo for the 2.0-liter clbad, this Tipo 33/2 was equipped with a lightweight but highly flammable magnesium chbadis and won his first race at Fléron, a week after the launch of the car.
1970 Abarth 3000
Seeking the world as a three-quarter Ferrari 312P, this 3.0-liter V-8 Abarth 3000 has excelled in hill racing with its short wheelbase and won the championship of Europe Hillclimbs 1971. This was one of the last cars produced under the direction of the founder Carlo Abarth before the acquisition by Fiat in 1972.
1958 Maserati 420 / M / 58 "Eldorado Special"
Built for the 1958 Trofeo dei due Mondi (Trophy Two Worlds) on the circuit of Monza in Italy which then featured a large inclined turn, this Maserati was commissioned by the owner of the ice cream company Eldorado. The British driver Stirling Moss won the seventh place overall and the car then qualified for the Indy 500, where his gentleman driver did not qualify.
1961 Ferrari 156 F1 "Sharknose"
Powered by -lite version of the famous Dino V-6 engine, the 156 Sharknose (so named for its distinctive front) propelled Phil Hill to his 1961 Formula One World Championship , making him the first American pilot to do it. There are no 156 original F1 cars today, but it's an exceptional replica.
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