The 1935 Bimotore was a desperate attempt by Alfa Romeo to keep up with the Auto Unions. Two inline 8 cylinder engines fed a central differential, which then drove the rear wheels through two drive shafts set up in a Y configuration. The car was fast, though the power destroyed tires in record time. Between the pitstops for tires and for fuel, the car was not considered a success, though it did hold a world record for the flying kilometer of 199.5 mph, attaining a speed of 208 mph for a brief time. Two cars were built. Artist Brian Hatton did the cutaway for Motor magazine.
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