Fiat #8 (1905)

Make: Fiat
Year: 1905
Mechanician: Forgnano
Horsepower: 120
Finish Place: 6
Average Speed: 58.2

#8 Fiat (Italy) driven by Felice Nazzaro, 120 HP. Finished 6th. Still running in Lap #9 when race was called. Averaged 58.2 mph.

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