1:12 FIAT Mefistofele 21706c.c. 1923-25

1:12 FIAT Mefistofele 21706c.c. 1923-25

The floor model is a replica of the FIAT Mefistofele 2170 of 1923 - 1925. The unique racing car "Eldridge", derived from the old Fiat SB4 chassis, became known as Mephistofele for the infernal noise of its powerful 6-cylinder in-line engine with a capacity of over 20,000 cm3, which is not muffled by exhaust gases muffler kept "free" to achieve the highest performance. On July 12, 1924, the Mefistofele in Arpajon, with its pilot and designer Ernest Eldrige, managed to reach the amazing speed of 146.01 miles per hour (over 230 km / h) for the time and break the world Land Speed Record achieved an impressive result. The Mefistofele was distinguished by the body with a high back, which can accommodate the powerful liquid-cooled engine Fiat A-12, and its structure, which was designed specifically for the speed record.