2023 Mercedes Racing Piranha /10

Please allow an average of 5-6 months for delivery although we will keep you updated along the way. 

Inspired by the 2023 Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Grand Prix car.

This Alastair Gibson sculpture captures the aggressive look and the hydrodynamic shape of the Red Bellied Piranha originally commissioned by Rubens Barrichello in 2007.

Selected parts and materials used in this Carbon Art 45 sculpture are from modern Grand Prix cars as listed below.

Sculpture limited to ten pieces and two artist proofs.

Body: Carbon fibre, 3 plies/layers 2 x 2 twill 200 gsm material gives a total thickness of 2.4mm with painted detail and UV resistant clear matte coating.

Livery: Painted and Summacut vinyl design with printed stickers.

Dorsal and Underside fins: 0.5 mm photo etched stainless steel coated satin black.

Tail and Pectoral fins: 0.5 mm photo etched stainless steel coated satin black with dome head cap screw and 9775 o ring.

Nostrils: Captive nuts 041 D3 005 used to secure aerodynamic brake ducts.

Teeth and throat: 0.4 mm Titanium with gearbox filter gauze effect.

Eyes: M8 domed polished titanium bolt with “diamond insert”.

Gills and detail: Rear wing adjustment lozenge from a modern Formula One Grand Prix car and photo etched 0.2mm stainless steel detail.

Mounting base and rod: Section of FIA legality perma-glass underfloor plank with front suspension torsion bar mounting rod.

Mounting methods: Desk mounted. 

Dimensions: L 300 mm  80 mm  400 mm on base.

Weight: 550 grams.