Lingotto rooftop test track
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Lingotto rooftop test track
The Lingotto rooftop test track has been transformed into a rooftop public garden space now open only to electric vehicles.
Chris
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Re: Lingotto rooftop test track
So no more of this then.
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Shaun Winfield
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Re: Lingotto rooftop test track
Nope, the picture I posted (there are others) is the area where we lined up the Jensens. That will forever remain a one-off event.
Chris
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Re: Lingotto rooftop test track
How sad. Italian design isn't what it used to be. Where's historic preservation when you need them? If they are going to convert the roof why only do 1/5th of it?... strange also that the roofs on the courtyard buildings are still gravel, if the environment was something they were trying to do something about. Safety was probably an issue though.
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Re: Lingotto rooftop test track
In a way it makes our visit even more historical and special, no one can beat that experience of 90 miles an hour on a roof. You might do it in an electric vehicle but it won't feel the same as in a V8 muscle car. Well done Shaun and Chris for making it happen when you did.
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Re: Lingotto rooftop test track
UNFORGETABLE
In order of appearance:
(sold) C-V8 Mk III 112/2432
541 S 102/1035
(sold) FF MkII 127/243 (sold)
Healey Mk II 1140/14406
(sold)Jensen GT 1610/30257(sold)
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(sold) C-V8 Mk III 112/2432
541 S 102/1035
(sold) FF MkII 127/243 (sold)
Healey Mk II 1140/14406
(sold)Jensen GT 1610/30257(sold)
Scimitar GTE SE5
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Re: Lingotto rooftop test track
I think the name to apply is SPOILSPORTS. At least I can say we drove on the roof in 2016, marvellous!
Re: Lingotto rooftop test track
I remember it well Jens - thanks for the ride!
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My real name is Simon
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Re: Lingotto rooftop test track
You can only go as fast as Charlie's car now
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It was a real (!!!) pleasure Simon.
In order of appearance:
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(sold) FF MkII 127/243 (sold)
Healey Mk II 1140/14406
(sold)Jensen GT 1610/30257(sold)
Scimitar GTE SE5
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(sold) C-V8 Mk III 112/2432
541 S 102/1035
(sold) FF MkII 127/243 (sold)
Healey Mk II 1140/14406
(sold)Jensen GT 1610/30257(sold)
Scimitar GTE SE5
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Re: Lingotto rooftop test track
"Now that chassis number is particularly interesting ‘cos it’s the one after the one before, which is the one after mine, not many people know that"
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