Test – Riley & Scott MK III C, the beautiful stranger

Although it is not the best-known or most successful manufacturer in the Endurance galaxy, Riley & Scott gave Ferrari and its legendary 333 SP a hard time at the dawn of the 2000s. Its most advanced version continues to occupy the top of the historic event rankings, an opportunity to get behind the wheel and discover an unjustly unknown car.

By mandating the 3,5-liter naturally aspirated engine for Group C cars in the early 1990s, the FIA ​​unwittingly precipitated the demise of sports prototypes in Europe. Deemed too expensive, this new regulation pushed manufacturers to turn to GT cars with more manageable costs. The salvation of these "open" cars would come from the United States and the IMSA championship, with the creation in 1994 of the World Sportscar Championship. Simultaneously acquiring the World Sportscar Championship title, the series enjoyed considerable success and attracted numerous manufacturers, including Ferrari, which developed, for this purpose…