Ferrari F-340 modified retro classic red

Gullwing America in the past has produced a Mercedes-Benz 300SL Panamericana, have a keen interest in their vintage. rods The new plan again show their nostalgic side - Ferrari F-340 Competition revival plan. Ferrari F-340 Competition is the reference 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico Berlineta be made when this model is designed for the Ferrari series Carrera Panamericana Mexican station and the production of a car, making a total of only three units. Coincidentally, 300SL prototype car Carrera Panamericana W194 has also been involved in the series, when competition between Ferrari and Mercedes is very intense.

Ferrari F-340 Competition is an engraved type of modification, this plan serves as the prototype car is Ferrari launched in 1992 four-door FR models Ferrari 456M (ie 612 of its predecessor). Appearance can restore the previous appearance, the inner structure of the engraved almost can not be completed, forged conrods the movement of modern technology for granted. But the extent of the appearance of the engraved can be achieved relatively much larger, all-aluminum hand to create a "new housing" re-joined the modern color of lips, tail spoiler and the lower section is located in the rear window of the duck tail, make this F-340 is not filled with a flavor of the times to be eliminated.

Part of course, from the Ferrari engine 456,5.5 liter V12 engine F-340 Competition provides a maximum 476 horsepower, compared to the original 456M allowed to have even higher levels of power. Engines can not see, but the transmission is different, often exposed to at least lever must quaint enough flavor, a pair of retro design of the original six-speed manual gearbox is enough to make the driver feel the shift aftertaste 1950s, located stalls After the file is simply wonderful upper left position of the pen. But of course, some parts such as suspension, braking and other control aspects of the core structure must use modern technology for the job.

Summary: Gullwing America commendable, this F-340 Competition is a one-off works, meaning that this is the world's only one engraved works. However, this type of engraved works, just occasionally look also played the role of a full cure. After all, Billet Steel Crankshaft Ferrari has not only cars, but also works of art is worth collecting.