Made in USA · Since 1992
The Car
The Legend Cars are scale replicas5/8of iconic American automobiles from the 1930s and 1940s, designed for circuit racing. Born in 1992 in North Carolina, they are now widespread around the world with over 80 cars sold just in Italy.
Powered by aYamahaengine derived from motorcycles, they offer true racing car performance with low running costs. They are the stars of the ItalianLegend Cars Italian Series, with Junior, Open, Over 45, and Female classes.
Available models
1934 Ford Coupe
1934 Ford Sedan
1937 Chevy
American Legend Cars International
Technical Specifications
| → ENGINE | Yamaha MT09 — 847cc, 3 cylinders, liquid cooled. Prepared in the USA with custom cams, exhaust and ECU:138 hpat the wheels. |
| → CHASSIS | High-strength Nickel-Chrome-Molybdenum steel tubular. Integrated roll cage and homologated crumple zones. |
| → GEARBOX | Yamaha 6-speed sequential with anti-stall clutch. Optional: electro-hydraulic actuators with paddle shift on the steering wheel. |
| → TRACTION | Rear. Weight distribution: maximum 52% on the rear axle with driver on board. |
| → DIMENSIONS | Length: 3200 mm · Width: 1524 mm · Height: 1168 mm · Wheelbase: 1854 mm |
| → WEIGHT | Dry weight:470 kg. Minimum race weight with driver:560 kg. |
| → BODYWORK | 5/8 scale composite fibreglass replica of American cars from the '30s-'40s:1934 Ford Coupe, 1934 Ford Sedan, 1937 Chevy. |
| → TYRES | Nankang road tyres: grip improves with wear, reducing tread height. Performance consistency guaranteed. |
| → SAFETY | FIA approved seats, seat belts and steering column. Rigid safety cage with crumple zones. |
| → PERFORMANCE | 0–100 km/h in4.7 seconds. Top speed:>200 km/h. |
Official Championship
Legend Cars TROPHY
The Italian championship is structured into multiple classes to ensure balanced competitions accessible to all levels of experience, from young talents to veteran drivers.
Young Lions
Young Talents (Under 21)
Pro
from 22 to 45 years
Master
Gentleman Drivers (Over 46)
Strengths
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Low costs
Economic management compared to other motorsport categories
Economic management compared to other motorsport categories
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Total monotype
All cars identical: the most skilled driver wins
All cars identical: the most skilled driver wins
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Accessible to all
Classes by age and gender for fair competition
Classes by age and gender for fair competition
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World stage
World final USA: Italy won the Semi-pro in 2019 and the Master in 2024
World final USA: Italy won the Semi-pro in 2019 and the Master in 2024
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80+ cars in Italy
Active community with up to 40 drivers per race
Active community with up to 40 drivers per race