| Make
|
Bizzarrini |
| Model |
Livorno
p538 Barchetta |
| Concept
year |
2008 |
| Production
year |
- |
| Engine |
7.0
litre LS7 V8 |
The Scuderia Bizzarrini Livorno p538 Barchetta is a stunning
design from Stefan Schulze. Schulze is working in conjunction
with Giotto Bizzarrini - who approved the design, race-car
engineer Alan Mertens, and Kevin Gallahan of Arbitrage
Cars who are manufacturing a small series production of
both the Barchetta and GT (hardtop) version based on their
Arbitrage
GT chassis.
The Bizzarrini name has long been associated with exclusive
performance cars, and the use of his name in the title
of this 2008 concept serves to add a sense of history
to the vehicle. The 'Livorno' part of the name is in reference
to the fact this is the Italian city in which Bizzarrini
currently resides. While the p538 part pays homage to
a 1960's race car which Bizzarini built in very limited
numbers.
The complete underbody and outer shell of the Scuderia
Bizzarrini Livorno p538 are formed from lightweight carbon
fibre, as is the passenger cell.
Powering the Bizzarrini Livorno p538 is a mid-mounted
7.0 litre Chevrolet LS7 which develops 505 hp @ 6200 rpm
and 475 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm. The engine sits in a lattice
framework directly behind the driver. Highlighting the
location of the powerful engine are 8 race-like intake
trumpets which poke through the engine cover just behind
the cockpit.
A small series production is planned for both the Barchetta
and GT (Hardtop) version.
Similar and related vehicles:
Arbitrage GT
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