The Bandini 1100 siluro is a racing car model produced from 1947 to 1949 by Bandini Automobili

Bandini Automobili

Bandini Automobili was an Italian automobile manufacturer operating between 1946 and 1992. It was named after its founder Ilario Bandini.Founded in 1946 in Bandini’s hometown Forlì, the first Bandini used a modified Fiat 1100 engine, the body was made from hand hammered aluminum and the chassis...

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Forlì

Forlì is a comune and city in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, and is the capital of the province of Forlì-Cesena. The city is situated along the Via Emilia, to the right of the Montone river, and is an important agricultural centre...

, Italy

Italy

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This type is the first Bandini born expressly to race. The style and forms were created for pure speed, performance and lightness. The name Siluro (torpedo) was chosen to indicate the aerodynamic penetration and be a good omen for the races. Initially, to reduce weight and quicken repairs, they were not even painted.

Bandini first participated in competitions in 1949.