Cistilia D46 (1946) Engine 1100cc
Race Number 7 Richard Pilkington
Using Fiat parts as a base Dante Giacosa the designer of the pre war Fiat 500, designed the D46 which made its successful debut in 1946. he engine and suspension were directly derived from the small Fiat but extensively modified for racing. The engine received dry sump lubrication and further tweaks considerably increased the power output to 60-70 bhp. With a spaceframe chassis and weighing under 400 kg (880 lb) the available power was more than enough for competitive performance. Dusio's dream of a one model series came to nothing, but instead his D46s started to dominate the voiturette series. Highly talented drivers like Tazio Nuvolari piloted the D46 to multiple successes against more advanced but older racing car
Shot at the VSCC Spring Start, Silverstone 20-21 April 2013 REF:90C-692
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