product description
A masterpiece of architecture model:
M-111 CMC Alfa-Romeo 8C 2900 B Speciale #19, 24H Le Mans, France 1938
Technical data of the CMC-model:
- Model: Assembled, handmade precision model
- Manufacturer: CMC GmbH, Classic Model Cars, Germany
- Scale: 1:18
- Art.-No.: M-111
- Color: red
- Driver: Raymond Sommer / Clemente Biondetti
- Parts: ---
- Limited Edition: 3,000 pcs
Model Details:
- hand-made grille
- a bonus lever jack for pit use
- front and rear license plates
- six ventilation slots under the rear window
- elongated oil and fuel fillers so that their seal rings and metal caps protrude above the car body, knock-off nuts of a different shape
- fire-extinguisher inside the left door
- an engine-starting crank
- meshed protective nets of the headlights that are fitted with removable red-tinted covers
Description of the original vehicle:
For the upcoming 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1938, “Alfa Corte", the newly-founded Alfa Romeo racing department, was up in arms. They were determined to win! To this end, an 8C 2900 B was developed that was fitted with a coach-built body and a high-performance engine.
Alfa Romeo contracted the renowned coachbuilder Touring to customize a closed-top body (Berlinetta) based on its famous expertise in aerodynamic styling and Superleggera or lightweight construction. This resulted in a stunningly beautiful and futuristic-looking car, fully equipped to take on the race.
The veteran drivers Raymond Sommer and Clemente Biondetti teamed up to race the new car with starting number 19 at the Sarthe. Never before in Le Mans’ racing history had there been such a dominant car as the Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 B Speciale would turn out to be.
In the 20th hour, the Alfa duo was leading by 11 laps or approximately 160 km, when their car, flying at full speed, had its right front tire burst.
Raymond Sommer managed to steady the car, stay on the track, and make a pit stop. It was found that the ruptured tire had also damaged the engine mounting bracket, and there was an oil leakage. Not ready to give up yet, Clemente Biondetti resumed the race. But only two laps later, a broken valve added the last straw, forcing the team to resign to its fate.
A seemingly certain victory for the Alfa slipped through their fingers in a matter of seconds. Le Mans 1938 was the only race in which the Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 B Speciale with a Superleggera body made an appearance.
Alfa Romeo contracted the renowned coachbuilder Touring to customize a closed-top body (Berlinetta) based on its famous expertise in aerodynamic styling and Superleggera or lightweight construction. This resulted in a stunningly beautiful and futuristic-looking car, fully equipped to take on the race.
The veteran drivers Raymond Sommer and Clemente Biondetti teamed up to race the new car with starting number 19 at the Sarthe. Never before in Le Mans’ racing history had there been such a dominant car as the Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 B Speciale would turn out to be.
In the 20th hour, the Alfa duo was leading by 11 laps or approximately 160 km, when their car, flying at full speed, had its right front tire burst.
Raymond Sommer managed to steady the car, stay on the track, and make a pit stop. It was found that the ruptured tire had also damaged the engine mounting bracket, and there was an oil leakage. Not ready to give up yet, Clemente Biondetti resumed the race. But only two laps later, a broken valve added the last straw, forcing the team to resign to its fate.
A seemingly certain victory for the Alfa slipped through their fingers in a matter of seconds. Le Mans 1938 was the only race in which the Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 B Speciale with a Superleggera body made an appearance.
Technical data of the original vehicle:
- Maximum output: 220 PS bei 9.000 U/min
- Displacement: 2.905 (2.927) ccm
- Top speed: 245 km/h
- Bore x stroke: 68 x 100 mm
- Wheel base: 2.799 mm
- Track front / rear: 1.349 / 1.349 mm
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