Fulvio Ballabio
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Fulvio Ballabio is a race car driver
born in Milan
, Italy
. He raced in Formula 2 in 1983, in Formula 3000 in 1986 and 6 starts in CART
from 1987 to 1989 for Dick Simon Racing
and Dale Coyne Racing
. More recently he drove in two races of the 2004 Formula X Sport Series.
In 1989, he designed the "Centenaire", a SuperCar, built of carbon fiber
, the idea came from Lamborghini Countach Evoluzione (first car in the world made in carbon fiber completed in 1986). Also Ferrari in this period use that material some years before, but don't make a complete car, but only paricular on F40. The engine, a V12 Biturbo with 720 horsepower, was designed by Carlo Chiti
, who used to work for Alfa Romeo
. The company, "Monte Carlo Automobile" was based in Fontvieille, Monaco
. Originally the project was make 100 supercars, but the project failed and only 4-5 cars were made in the initial period.
During the 2008 the "new" design of MCA project was unveiled, a vintage old-style sport prototipe exterior case was presented in Monte Carlo.
Driving
Driving is the controlled operation and movement of a land vehicle, such as a car, truck or bus.Although direct operation of a bicycle and a mounted animal are commonly referred to as riding, such operators are legally considered drivers and are required to obey the rules of the road...
born in Milan
Milan
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, Italy
Italy
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. He raced in Formula 2 in 1983, in Formula 3000 in 1986 and 6 starts in CART
Champ Car
Champ Car was the name for a class and specification of open wheel cars used in American Championship Car Racing for many decades, primarily for use in the Indianapolis 500 auto race...
from 1987 to 1989 for Dick Simon Racing
Dick Simon Racing
Dick Simon Racing was a race team owned by racer Dick Simon that competed in the CART Championship Car series from 1983 to 1995 and the Indy Racing League from 1999 to 2001.-CART:...
and Dale Coyne Racing
Dale Coyne Racing
Dale Coyne Racing is a motorsports team in the IndyCar Series owned by former driver Dale Coyne. It was founded in 1986 with Chicago Bears great Walter Payton as Payton/Coyne Racing. The team fields the No. 18 Acorn Stairlifts and No...
. More recently he drove in two races of the 2004 Formula X Sport Series.
In 1989, he designed the "Centenaire", a SuperCar, built of carbon fiber
Carbon fiber
Carbon fiber, alternatively graphite fiber, carbon graphite or CF, is a material consisting of fibers about 5–10 μm in diameter and composed mostly of carbon atoms. The carbon atoms are bonded together in crystals that are more or less aligned parallel to the long axis of the fiber...
, the idea came from Lamborghini Countach Evoluzione (first car in the world made in carbon fiber completed in 1986). Also Ferrari in this period use that material some years before, but don't make a complete car, but only paricular on F40. The engine, a V12 Biturbo with 720 horsepower, was designed by Carlo Chiti
Carlo Chiti
Carlo Chiti was an Italian racing car and engine designer. Chiti is best known for his long association with Alfa Romeo's racing department....
, who used to work for Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of cars. Founded as A.L.F.A. on June 24, 1910, in Milan, the company has been involved in car racing since 1911, and has a reputation for building expensive sports cars...
. The company, "Monte Carlo Automobile" was based in Fontvieille, Monaco
Fontvieille, Monaco
Fontvieille is the newest of the four traditional quarters in the principality of Monaco, and one of ten Wards for modern administrative purposes. It is located in the western part of Monaco...
. Originally the project was make 100 supercars, but the project failed and only 4-5 cars were made in the initial period.
During the 2008 the "new" design of MCA project was unveiled, a vintage old-style sport prototipe exterior case was presented in Monte Carlo.