8 months ago, english sports car racing RML company has released a demo of its first project for customer cars, RML Short Wheelbase. Restomod turns a Ferrari 550 Maranello rebooted 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Short wheelbase, changing Maranello chassis and engine in one carbon fiber bespoke bodywork and cabin, then use RML’s motorsport expertise to perfect the ride. The Car Zero, the first pre-production model, is finally ready for an “intensive endurance program” in the UK. Its manufacturer also did not neglect to prepare Car Zero to be ready for the limelight. More than just a collection of glued and bolted parts, this car is multi-layered with a carbon primer, a regular primer and a silver base coat underneath an alluring metallic blue finish. droopy.
The 550’s 5.5-liter atmospheric V12 keeps in motion without altering power, making 485 horsepower and 419 pound-feet of torque. It has been tuned to “emulate the exhaust note of a classic V12 road racer”, the classic 250 series known for such feats. The modern coupe’s six-speed manual is also offered for the ride, worked through an open shifter. Slightly lower curb weight thanks to a lighter bodywork that improves the performance of a snowmobile, RML claims a top speed of 62 mph in about four seconds and a top speed of 185 mph. Maintain composure at high speeds, long distances in a vehicle designed to “drive from [England] arrive Le Mans and out and still be able to go on the other end” is the work of custom Ohlins dampers, as well as subtle body modifications to remove the disturbing aerodynamic effects that the classic silhouette will allow. to release a video with RML CEO, Michael Mallock, explaining what the designers and engineers wanted to achieve and how they did so.
RML will only build 30 of these, with deliveries starting this year. We’d be happy to meet one in person, but we’re also glad that there won’t be many 550 Marnellos sacrifices for the cause. Each short wheelbase took about six months to make, costing an estimated £1.5 million (US$2.04 million). There will be “a variety of exterior trims to choose from,” said lead designer Jonathon Bowen, and that his team is “developing some period-appropriate graphics, such as the circular doors and the stripes are parallel, matching the design of the car and a perfect match.”
