1951 Ferrari 340M/C by Gullwing America
Between 1950 and 1954, the Carrera Panamericana — a border-to-border sports car racing event – dominated the racing scene. Ferrari took home victories in the 1951 and 1954 running and Mercedes
chalked up a victory in 1952. Now that 58 years have passed since the
final official running – a historical race has been run since 1988 –
Gullwing America (GWA) has decided to piece together a pair of tribute
cars for Ferrari and Mercedes.
The dedicatory Ferrari is dubbed the Ferrari 340M/C.
The 340M/C will feature the F116C-V12, 5.5-liter V-12 engine that
Ferrari, with a different fuel-injection system – likely to allow it to
run on today’s fuel. Gullwing America strapped a set of headers and
racing mufflers to the engine to help free up as many ponies as
possible. Mating this classic V-12 to its transmission is an upgraded
clutch.
Unfortunately, GWA has not privileged us with the engine’s total output, so we’ll just have to wait for that.
This
Ferrari will be carried by a branded Mercedes Benz transporter in a
tour around the world. It will make various F1 stops and also be seen at
Goodwood and Nürburgring. Stay tuned for more details, if GWA releases
any more.
Click past the jump to read the full press release.
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Press Release
It’s been 60 years since the Mercedes 300SL dominated
the 3rd Carrera Panamericana, finishing in first and second place. For
the first two years, the race had been led by American car makers and
Ferraris. To commemorate this great moment in Mercedes racing history,
GWA is ready to suit up two of their models in racing attire.
The
GWA commemorative cars would get more than just a fancy new paint job.
They will be fitted with extra features. The 300SL/R will run with the
new M-156 V8 (6.3L) engine matted with the new transmission. It will
also feature a modified brake system, which includes bigger calipers.
Completing the racing look are special, retro-inspired 19 inch Monoblock
wheels, racing seats, a roll bar and all the safety features required
to make the car race ready.
The 340M/C will feature the same F116C-V12 (5.5L)
engine, but with a different injection system and special clutch. It
will also have new headers and racing mufflers. This model’s racing look
will include deep concave staggered mesh type wheels, racing seats and
all the necessary safety equipment.
These GWA
Commemorative Cars would be unveiled in the show category at the Carrera
Panamericana and then tour the world. A branded Mercedes Benz
transporter will make stops at F1 races and car shows around the globe,
from Goodwood to Nürburgring to Pebble Beach. The cars will get the
spotligh as part of a show.
Not only will they pay
homage to an important moment in Mercedes history, these special edition
models will also serve as the perfect advertising tool for brands
targeting exotic car fans.
Sponsors would have the opportunity to have their logo
featured on the transporter and the vehicles themselves. GWA’s Carrera
Panamericana Commemorative Car Tour will offer a truly unique way for
brands to connect with car lovers all over the world.
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