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The Ferrari 315/ 335 S was the weapon presented by the italian brand for the edition of the celebrated Mille Miglia in 1957. Derived of the 290 S, both models were aesthetically identical, except for the capacity of the motor (3.783 cc y 360 cv for the 315 S and 4.023 cc y 390 cv for the 335 S). That year a hard duel was expected between the potent Maseratis of 4500 cc and Maranello's brand appeared in the start line of this race with a powerful army composed by four teams: De Portago- Nelson (nš 531), Von Trips (nš 532), Collins- Klementaski (nš 534) and Taruffi (nš 535), plus the 250 GT of Gendebien- Washer. Finally Tarufi would win the race, with one of the 315 S after the debacle of the Maseratis and Collins' renunciation, however this model would become sadly famous because Alfonso de Portago and his copilot Edmund G. Nelson would lose their lifes, near the finish line, when the forward left tyre burst at a speed of more than 250 Km/h. In the accident also died nine spectators, which motivated the definitive suspension of the race. This accident will deprive us of one of the most exciting races ever celebrated and one of the best pilots of all time. With this model Slot Classic wants to make a humble homage to both and hopes that all the fans enjoy it as much as we did creating it. |
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