Alfa Romeo C16 Bimotore

Two engines with 8 cylinders each...

In the mid-1930s, Italy needed a way to counter Germany's dominance in motorsports. And so this car was born – the creation of Enzo Ferrari, who was working for Alfa Romeo at the time.

Alfa Romeo 16C Bimotore:

• Two 8-cylinder engines

• Total power 540 hp

• Total engine displacement 6.33 liters

• Top speed 325 km/h

• Rear-wheel drive

This car driven by Louis Chiron scored a second placing at the Avus-Rennen GP, with average lap speeds close to 260 Km/h. Tazio Nuvolari set a world speed record of 321.420 Km/h on 15th June 1935 on a stretch of the Autostrada Firenze-Mare.

After this, the car returned to the factory and never left the gates again.

Let’s say nothing more…

Look at the photos.

Sources:

https://velocetoday.com/jonathan-sharp-alfas-at-retromobile/

https://360carmuseum.com/en/museum/27/exhibit/1428

https://www.cockpitdz.com/en/post/alfa-romeo-16c-bimotore-the-beast

https://www.goodwood.com/grr/road/news/the-six-best-cars-with-two-engines/