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When Alfa Romeo launched 156 SuperTurismo 2-litre race automobile engine As for the 1997 racing season, he in all probability by no means imagined a private hill climb racer will put one their ultra-light weight huge physique Fiat X1/9 to create one of the profitable European Hillclimb Championship Vehicles Of recent period. This little blue man weighs lower than 1,500 kilos, pumps out about 310 horsepower, and revs as much as 9,000 rpm, which is a depraved set of numbers. Bolt on a ton of aerodynamic downforce, weld a cage inflexible sufficient to carry the entire thing collectively, and make it shoot flames, you've purchased myself a cool little race automobile,
Manuel Dondi's little blue Fiat has been modified over a few years of competitors to what it’s at present. The automobile is turning into sooner yearly as its weight has decreased, energy has elevated, and aerodynamic aids have elevated. Within the video above you'll see the automobile compete in hill climb occasions in Italy, Croatia, Slovenia and Switzerland, and convey a complete lot of warmth within the course of. Throughout the first few seconds it's straightforward to see that this automobile is severely linked and goes via corners sooner than you'd anticipate. The mixture of low weight, aerodynamic downforce and heavy mechanical grip of these large meat rollers is difficult to beat.
In comparison with the competitors, the Dondi is working comparatively low on horsepower, however remains to be laying waste to all comers. A lot of the competitors is bringing fashionable GT3-spec racers, 700-horsepower Evos, judded V8-powered screaming meanies and former DTM automobiles, however this little man in some way will get the job performed. Perhaps it's an indication of higher engineering, or possibly Dondi is only a higher driver. Both approach, this flyweight Fiat will certainly put a smile in your face. Click on play and crank it up!