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BRM to reconstruct three race-eligible V16-powered race cars

The long-defunct British Racing Motors (BRM) Formula 1 team is set to re-build three Type 15 Mk 1 cars in celebration of its 70th anniversary next year. The cars will be equipped with a 16-cylinder engine, ten cylinders more than what is used as part of the modern F1 combustion engine. Currently, the only surviving V16 Mk 1 car is deemed too valuable to race, and rests as a treasured museum piece. John Owen, the 81-year-old son of former BRM Team Principal Sir Alfred Owen, is set to receive the first rebuilt car next year upon its completion. The construction of the classic car will be done with the help of 20,000 original drawings to manufacturer brand new, but authentic versions of the...
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