We can think of no better way to revive a nearly forgotten marque of prestige, then to display a new concept at the traditional Villa d'Este. This is exactly what the Russian company Russo-Baltique have done by unveiling their Impression supercar at the Villa d'Este gardens on the eve of their 100th anniversary.
Russo-Baltique history began in 1907 with 30-hp open two-seater, and by 1912, a special sport model won two first awards in the Monte-Carlo Rally. From there, they appealed to his royal highness Nicholas II of Russia, and produced some of the most well appointed cars before his forced abdication in 1917.
Since many were destroyed in the Russian revolution, only three pre-war Russo-Balt's survive. However, the modern interpretation of these cars will no doubt spread the name further and farther than the original cars ever did.
Price
$1 800 000 USD
Engine
Mercedes V12
Aspiration
Bi-Turbo
Power
413.9 kw / 555 bhp
Length
5183 mm / 204.1 in
Width
1847 mm / 72.7 in
Height
1433 mm / 56.4 in
Transmission
6-Speed Auto
Russo-Baltique history began in 1907 with 30-hp open two-seater, and by 1912, a special sport model won two first awards in the Monte-Carlo Rally. From there, they appealed to his royal highness Nicholas II of Russia, and produced some of the most well appointed cars before his forced abdication in 1917.
Since many were destroyed in the Russian revolution, only three pre-war Russo-Balt's survive. However, the modern interpretation of these cars will no doubt spread the name further and farther than the original cars ever did.
Price
$1 800 000 USD
Engine
Mercedes V12
Aspiration
Bi-Turbo
Power
413.9 kw / 555 bhp
Length
5183 mm / 204.1 in
Width
1847 mm / 72.7 in
Height
1433 mm / 56.4 in
Transmission
6-Speed Auto
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