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[Pablo]

What do these decals signify - the "P", "CM", "SP" ?

I see them on some European cars.

Thanks

 

[slotbaker]

Think it refers to the class the car races in

P - Prototype (LMP - LeMans Prototype

CN/CM - Production sports car

SP - Sports Prototype

I could be wrong tho.

[Pablo]

OK, thanks Steve   But I should have been more specific -

Which would be the correct one to put on a Ferrari 330 P4 like this:

 

 

(photo courtesy of Mr.choppers)

[Ramcatlarry]

Different racing sanctioning groups (SCCA, USRRC, etc) use different classes, especially in the '60's on.  Production cars all carried a "P", and depending on their horsepower group, "A" to "H" high to low power; same with modified "M" or prototype racers that were not made for street use at any time.   AP was a big block production compared to a CP small block v8 or a EP Triumph 4 cylinder.  The LeMans races also used just the "P" or another unique designator as they did for the Homet turbine McKee. 

 

Look up your history.