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Ferrari Sharknose

wacibaci 30 Nov 2006, 11:36am
Hi,

Don't know if the last attempt to post worked so trying again!

I have been collecting details and information about the ferrari 156 sharknose f1 car for several years, and I have enough information to start designing a replica of it. I hope to have drawings for the chassis finished soon and I am looking for someone in the UK to build it for me. I am handy with a welder, but I would rather a professional build it. I studied engineering at university, so I am confident on the calculations used in the chassis design.

Also, as the engine used was a V6 120 degree (there was a 65 degree, but I prefer the look of the 120 version), I am trying to source a V6 engine. Most manufacturers use 60 degree, does anyone out there know of a 120 degree engine apart from the Dino V6 that ferrari made? If all else fails I will have to put a straight 4 instead. The back end of skoda rapid is pretty much the right size (only 90mm out) so this is the last resort option.

Regards,

J
kenmorton 3 Dec 2006, 12:36am
The Rover 827 or Honda Legend engines had the blocks cast at 90 degree but the cranks were offset ground so all the combustion chamber activity was 120 degrees apart.