The 61st Montecarlo Grand Prix opened with a procession of BMW Nazca C2 Spider cars over the town circuit during the intercourses.

This was an unusual setting for launching a new prototype but an ideal location to emphasise its performance and sporty nature to the full

The 1991 Nazca C2 was converted to an open-topped Spider by restyling the rear end. The side and rear windows were removed, making this an open-topped car. If it rained, they could nevertheless be quickly refitted because they were housed in the very generous luggage compartment.

A sturdy car-coloured roll-bar with rear compartment; the engine compartment, exposed with the engine in view, was redesigned to emphasise the highly characteristic design of the BMW 12 cylinder engine.

The Nazca C2 Spider was fitted with a more powerful engine than the C2: a BMW 12 cylinder unit offering 5660 cc and 380 hp, the same one developed for the BMW 850 CSi. The high power required the adoption of a sturdy 6-speed gearbox.

engine	BMW V12
displacement	5660 cc / 345.4 in³
power	283.4 kw / 380.0 bhp @ 5300 rpm
specific output	67.14 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	bhp per tonne
driven wheels	Longitudnal Mid Engine / RWD
f brake size	mm / in
r brake size	mm / in
wheelbase	2600 mm / 102.4 in
front track	1745 mm / 68.7 in
rear track	1718 mm / 67.6 in
length	4395 mm / 173.0 in
width	2085 mm / 82.1 in
height	1105 mm / 43.5 in
gear ratios	:1
top speed	~297.7 kph / 185.0 mph
0 – 60 mph	~4.1 second