Ferrari 500 Super Fast
Ferrari 500 Super Fast Ferrari's racing heritage manifested itself in the Superfast's magnificent 5.0-litre, 'long block' V12 engine. The work of engineer Aurelio Lampredi, it was descended from the racing version that had enjoyed victory at Le Mans but used detachable cylinder heads instead of the competition unit's fixed type. There was a single chain-driven overhead camshaft for each bank of cylinders, while induction came courtesy of a trio of Weber 40DCZ/6 carburettors. The Tipo 208 unit's maximum output of 400bhp made it one of the most powerful production engines of its day and was sufficient to propel the aerodynamically efficient Superfast to a top speed approaching 170mph, a staggering achievement 50 years ago and a highly respectable maximum even today. Brutally powerful, supremely elegant and outrageously expensive, this ultimate Gran Turismo was a true supercar long before the term first emerged.
About Opel
Opel Automobile GmbH (German pronunciation: [ˈoːpl̩]), usually shortened to Opel, is a German automobile manufacturer which has been a subsidiary of Stellantis since January 16, 2021. It was owned by the American automaker General Motors from 1929 until 2017 and the PSA Group prior to its merger with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to form Stellantis in 2021. Most of the Opel lineup is marketed under the Vauxhall brand in the United Kingdom since the 1980s. Some Opel vehicles were badge-engineered in ...
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