The Beast of Turin
Automobiles, Fiat S76, The Beast of Turin
The FIAT S76, nicknamed “The Beast of Turin”, was a car built in 1911 by FIAT specifically to beat the land speed record held at the time by Blitzen Benz. It has an engine displacement of 28,353 cm3 (1,730.2 in3) producing 290 hp (216.3 kW).
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER 100 YEARS
Duncan Pittaway finally realised the incredible achievement of firing-up the monstrous 104-year old Fiat S76 for the first time in more than a century.
Despite its vintage, the motor boasts four valve-per-cylinder, multi-spark, overhead cam technology to go with its Spitfire-eclipsing displacement of 28.5 litres.
Frankly it looks scary. With no exhaust as such we’re treated to the sight of the aftermath of internal combustion shooting straight out of the exhaust ports while the whole car shakes violently. Bear in mind that in its day the S76 was reputed to be putting out around 300bhp and that all that power was transmitted to the axle by way of chains.
Via Ratak Monodosico.
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That certainly looks like fun!
