From 18 to 20 August 2017, St. Moritz will host the sixth edition of "Passione Engadina", an essential appointment for vintage car enthusiasts, with the opportunity for a close look at the beauty and splendor of fine Italian models, with their unique tradition, taste and style. In fact, the gathering is only open to cars produced in Italy up until 1980. What's more, this year "Passione Engadina" actually comprises two events: from 25 to 27 August it will stage a special tribute to the Ferrari models built at Maranello since 1 January 1981. A wonderful gift for the Prancing Horse brand, as it turns 70.
For the occasion, FCA Heritage will be exhibiting four magnificent cars from its collection, one for each of the brands represented, telling the story of Ferrari's partnerships with the various Group brands over the decades. They are the Alfa Romeo GP 16C Bimotore (1935), the Fiat Dino Spider (1969), the Lancia LC2 (1983) and the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari (2009)
The Alfa Romeo GP 16C Bimotore (1935), designed by Luigi Bazzi for Scuderia Ferrari, was called the "Bimotore" because it is fitted with two engines: as well as the usual straight 8 in front of the cockpit, it also has an additional engine, behind the driver's back and installed in the tail of the car instead of the usual fuel tank. Two of these cars were built in Modena: one with 2905 cc engines for Louis Chiron and another for Nuvolari, also with two straight 8 engines but this time of a massive 3165 cc, capable of delivering a maximum power of 540 HP, giving a top speed of 325 km/h. The car on display is conserved at the Museo Storico Alfa Romeo di Arese.
