Nardò Ring
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The Nardò Ring, originally known as Pista di prova di Nardò della Fiat when it was built in 1975, is a high speed test track located at more than 23 kilometres north-west of the town of Nardò, Italy,
Space photograph of Nardò Ring. The image was taken from the ISS at an angle making it appear elliptical.
The Mercedes-Benz C111-IV that set the speed record in 1979
The Volkswagen Nardò that set the record on the Nardò ring. The record is still unbeaten today.
Mercedes-Benz C111
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The Mercedes-Benz C111 was a series of experimental automobiles produced by Daimler-Benz in the 1960s and 1970s. The company was experimenting with new engine technologies, including Wankel engines, d
Nardò Ring
…125cc Honda sets the 24-hour average speed world record: 137.866 km/h (85.666 mph) On 5 May 1979, a car broke 400 km/h (249 mph) for the first time, the Mercedes-Benz C111-IV reached a speed of 403.978 km/h (251.020 mph), establishing the Italian speed record. The car was able to complete a full ring lap in 1 minute and 57…
Mercedes-Benz C111/II at the Mercedes-Benz Museum
C 111-II
C 111-III