FIAT MEFISTOFELE 21706 c.c.
This model, that is unique with regards to technology and accuracy, is comprised of over 500 pieces become put together partially with screws. The bonnet may be open to look at the very detailed engine and possesses working steering.
The one-off race automobile "Eldridge", based on the old Fiat SB4 chassis, became referred to as Mephistofele the infernal noise emitted by its powerful aircraft 6-cylinders in-line engine, providing an ability over 20,000 cm3, not attenuated by exhaust mufflers kept “free” to present the most significant performance. On 12th July 1924 in Arpajon, the Mefistofele, was able to reach, driven by its pilot and designer Ernest Eldrige, the amazing rate, for the time, of 146,01 miles hourly (over 230 Km/h) and broke the World Land Speed Record attaining an extraordinary result. The Mefistofele, was characterized by the high straight back bodywork capable contain the powerful Fiat A-12 liquid-cooled motor and for its structure specially made to achieve the speed record.
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