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| The new international formula in 1934 was limited to vehicles with 750 kg which suited the 8CM but against the financial might of the Germans was not felt to be competitive. The search for more horsepower and reduced weight led to the 6C/34, which adopted the same bore and stroke dimensions as the 2500cc Tipo 4C 2500. Using the new production method developed for the 2500 cc with fixed cylinder head and the cylinder blocks used in groups of two, mounted on a single elektron crankcase produced a 3724 cc in-line six cylinder motor which gave 30 bhp more than the 8CM and reduced weight. The first engine was mounted on the 8CM frame (no 3012) of Nuvolari making its debut in the GP of Italy in 1934. In 1935 it was given independent front suspension via torsion bars, but nonetheless was seen as an interim car waiting on the arrival of the V8RI. | |||||
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