CMC Alfa-Romeo 8C 2900 B Speciale Touring Coupé, 1938

A masterpiece of architecture model: M-107 CMC Alfa-Romeo 8C 2900 B Speciale Touring Coupé, 1938

Technical data of the CMC-model:

1. Model: Assembled, handmade precision model
2. Manufacturer: CMC GmbH, Classic Model Cars, Germany
3. Scale: 1:18
4. Art.-No.: M-107
5. Color: red
6. Parts: 1,577
7. Limited Edition: ---

Model Details:

• A dreamlike roadster. A gorgeous cockpit that leaves nothing to be desired
Touring body with a lightweight closed structure (coupé) known as Supperleggera
• With lockable trunk deck and museum plate "Storico"
• The Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 B was the fastest road vehicle in the 1930s
• Transmission blocked with rear axle as a transaxle
• Hydraulic brakes on all 4 wheels
• Highly detailed 8-cylinder in-line-engine with crankcase made of two light-metal blocks, each with 4 cylinders

Description of the original vehicle: The Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Special Touring Coupé was made to order, and it is now the pride of the Alfa Romeo museum “Storico” in Arese, Italy. Not only does the vehicle have an interesting history, but it is also spectacular and unique in appearance.
Originally the Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B was built for the 24 hour race of Le Mans in 1938. It was fitted with a closed body (Berlinetta) designed by Touring specialists based on their aerodynamic research in lightweight construction -- a patented technology known as Touring Superleggera (aluminium body). An optimized 8-cylinder in-line-engine with 220 hp plus the necessary accessories for Le Mans overnight racing completed the car.
Despite its superior lead during the race, the 8C was not able to finish. A tire blowout and a subsequent ruptured valve put an end to its chase of a seemingly certain victory.
After the race, the car was completely repaired and sold into private hands. It was possessed by a succession of owners in the course of time. Finally the car wound up in England, from where it was brought back home in the 1980s by the Alfa Romeo Museum “Storico” in exchange for a Grand Prix racing car Type 158 Alfetta. Storico decided to restore the car as a street version with an original dark red finish.
Since then this one-of-a-kind rarity has charmed every visitor to the museum.

Technical data of the original vehicle:

1. 8-cylinder in-line-engine with crankcase that is made of two light metal blocks. Each block includes four cylinder
2. Two roots turbo chargers
3. Maximum output: 220 hp at 9,000 rmp
4. Displacement: 2,905 (2,927) ccm
5. Compression ratio: 6,3:1
6. Top speed: approx. 245 km/h
7. Bore x stroke: 68 x 100 mm
8. Wheel base: 2,799 mm
9. Track front: 1,349
10. Track rear: 1,349 mm

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