team N° 289 with Bettega, De Vito, Perrissinot. Ritmo Alitalia color
team N° 287 with Fusaro,Perissutti, Alboreto. Ritmo River Team color
Bettega ended 2nd in scratch behind the Porsche 935 Turbo of Moretti. The team of Fusaro Alboreto handicaped by a bad suspension ended 6th. Although Alboreto was handeling the circuits quite well!
De Vito was driving the Ritmo on the circuits and Bettega was doiing special stages. This Ritmo was 30 kg lighter and equipped for this occasion with bigger brakes. The power was brought to 168 HP and the gearbox was switched during the differend stages (track or special rally). The press was talking of the Bettega show. Après seulementAfter only 4 specials Bettega was already 4th in scratch, behind 3 Lancia Stratos.
(Source CRAC)
On the last series of photos (black and white) you see the Bettega car in preparation. The fully prepared engine just passed its dyno test while the 5 speed gear box is beiing assembled.
Look at the special disigned dashboard. All meters can be dismounted very easely! Brakes cervo: The dual Abarth cilinder competition assembly for super speed.
(Source Alfred Constantino)
