In Texas, created a spectacular replica of the Ferrari 340 Berlinetta Mexico sports car dream: F/340 Competizione by GWA. Gull Wing America (GWA) is building the F/340 Competizione, a tribute to the Ferrari 340 Mexico from behind the Ferrari replica looks almost authentic, but it reveals, for example, the third brake light as a new car classic form with modern technology: The headlights are more lights fanned
San Antonio (USA), 2011
Among the most valuable cars ever heard of the Ferrari 340 Berlinetta Mexico. Only in March 2011 built one of only three copies of RM Auctions for the equivalent of € 3.2 million was sold at auction. Too much for Arturo Alonso, the owner of GWA (Gull Wing America). The Texan has been with his company instead of hand made to the project "F/340 Competizione". The car is the original iconic retro with modern technology in good company. Alonso has since cars in the past like a pagoda-Mercedes Mercedes C modernized or rebuilt 111th
Body With Old and New Elements
The old Ferrari 340 Mexico Berlinetta is a classic. The vehicle was used in the 1952 Carrera Panamericana, one of the most dangerous road race ever. The car with the chassis number 0224 AT - the vehicle, which was auctioned for 3.2 million € - finished with Luigi Chinetti driving behind two Mercedes 300 SL Flügeltürern third. Under the hood, put a 280-hp V12. The body was designed by Italian coachbuilder Vignale. For the aluminum body of the replica of the dedicated "La Carrera" fan Arturo Alonso Australian bodywork specialist Mark Nugent. The original is not quite meet the case. After all has to fit underneath the platform of a Ferrari 456 M. The replica 38 centimeters longer. Nugent also works such as a diffuser, a rear spoiler, side air vents and a front splitter. The wheelbase of the 456 remains.
Modern Technology Under The Sheet
Also inside technology is used from the 456, although the look makes you look old. This applies to the seats that are partly made of carbon. For the safety of F/340 will have a roll bar on board. In addition, Alonso will use many components of modern Ferraris, for example the brakes. A lowering and a harder suspension are decided. Under the hood on the 5.5-liter V12 works from the 456 442 M. Instead, he should provide additional sport air filters and a new exhaust system 483 hp. Even the manual six-speed gearbox is retained for the F/340 Competizione. As a 18-inch wheels come with wheels in the Ferrari-style used. To cover the wheel, sitting on the hub, each one custom designed cap that looks like a classic central locking.
With Luggage and Watches
Suitable plans for Ferrari replica Arturo Alonso still a special case set, watches and other accessories. And how high the price of F/340 Competizione will be? Arturo Alonso commented upon request gently estimated 800,000 euros, including the donor vehicle. Whether it remains to be seen when he is ready with the construction. One thing is clear for him: he will not build a second - unless someone orders one more.
Love the front view but that roof design looks very 'uncomfortable'.
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