The Bizzarrini Strada (also 5300 GT Strada[1] and 5300 GT), is a sports car produced by Bizzarrini from 1964 to 1968. Sold as a low slung, two-seat coupé, roadster, and track-tuned "Corsa" racer,[2] it proved to be Bizzarrini's most successful model.
Designed by ex-Ferrari chief engineer Giotto Bizzarrini in 1963, the Strada was launched by his company in 1964. It was similar in concept to the Iso Grifo, also designed by Bizzarrini, and even used the Grifo name while in the planning stage, as well as the welded unibody platform of the Iso Rivolta 300.[2]
The Strada – which adopted a Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout – was powered by a 327 Chevrolet small-block engine displacing 5.4 L (5,358 cc) and rated at 365 hp (272 kW) to 385 N⋅m (284 lb⋅ft) of torque in the road legal version and 400 hp (298 kW) in the Corsa. [2] The engine was intentionally placed as far back over the front axle as possible, to improve weight distribution and handling. The car could accelerate 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 7 seconds, and attained a top speed of 280 km/h (174 mph). In later models, the 5,358 cc engine was replaced by a larger 7,000 cc unit, fitted with a Holley carburetor.[1]
Dunlop four-wheel disc brakes, a BorgWarner T-10 four-speed manual transmission,[2]de Dion tube rear suspension, and limited slip differential were also used. The Giorgetto Giugiaro influenced Bertone styled aluminum body, was striking in its day and still regarded in the 21st century as "gorgeous"[2] and an "absolute masterpiece".[1]
A total of 133 examples were produced from 1964 through 1968.[1]
Americaedit
A lower cost model called the 5300 GT America was developed for the US market, with a fibreglass body and a simplified rear axle. Rather than the Strada's De Dion setup, it has unequal length A-arms with coil springs and tubular shocks.[3]
Spyderedit
The Bizzarrini 5300 GT S.I. Spyder was a series of three cars created in 1966 based on the Strada Chassis. They were designed under Ing. Giotto Bizzarrini supervision by mostly unknown carrozzeria Stile Italia (S.I.), D'Iseglio -Ex Engineer of (Berton) on via Governolo 28 in Torino, and built in cooperation with Sibona & Basano (SB) Ex-Chief Metalsmith & Ex Mold maker (Ghia) . The name Spyder had an "y" in it for marketing reasons, because it is not part of the Italian alphabet. The first appearance was at the Geneva Motor Show in 1966, after a traffic accident of the transporter who brought the car(s) to the show. Of the three Spyders built, one (the prototype) is painted silver where it is featured as the only (Prototype) automobile offered as a Coupe, Targa and is a full convertible Roadster, while the other two feature removable T-tops with a center bar running through the middle of the roof. The engine was a Chevrolet 327 V8 with four Weber carburetors.[4] The Spyders also have other modifications to the bodywork, including subtly redesigned front ends and larger luggage compartments. A series of 100 examples had been planned, but only two found buyers.[4]
1968 Bizzarrini GT 5300 Spyder (SI) Chassis No. BA4*108* 1st and only production Spyder shipped to the USA in 19681966 Bizzarrini Strada
^ abcdBerruti, Valerio; Magistà, Aurelio, eds. (2009). L'Automobile. Marche e modelli dalle origini ad oggi (in Italian). Vol. 2. La Biblioteca di Repubblica-L'Espresso. pp. 27–28.
^ abcdeAdolphus, David Traver (August 19, 2013). "Pebble Beach 2013: 1965 Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada Alloy". Road & Track. Hearst Autos, Inc.
^Gulett, Mike (2013-04-09). . My Car Quest. Archived from the original on 2020-11-08.
^ abStrohl, Daniel (2015-06-08). "All three Bizzarrini Spyders, including the prototype, to reunite this summer". www.hemmings.com. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
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The Bizzarrini Strada also 5300 GT Strada 1 and 5300 GT is a sports car produced by Bizzarrini from 1964 to 1968 Sold as a low slung two seat coupe roadster and track tuned Corsa racer 2 it proved to be Bizzarrini s most successful model Bizzarrini StradaOverviewManufacturerBizzarriniAlso calledBizzarrini 5300 GT AmericaBizzarrini 5300 GT StradaProduction1964 1968133 builtAssemblyItaly LivornoDesignerGiotto BizzarriniBody and chassisClassSports car S Body style2 door coupeLayoutFront mid engine rear wheel drivePlatformIso Rivolta IR 300RelatedIso GrifoPowertrainEngine5 4 L 5 358 cc Chevrolet 327 V8Transmission4 speed BorgWarner T 10 manualDimensionsWheelbase2 449 mm 96 4 in Length4 460 mm 175 6 in Width1 760 mm 69 3 in Height1 120 mm 44 1 in Kerb weight1 200 kg 2 646 lb Contents 1 History 1 1 America 1 2 Spyder 1 3 Competition models 2 See also 3 References 4 External linksHistory editDesigned by ex Ferrari chief engineer Giotto Bizzarrini in 1963 the Strada was launched by his company in 1964 It was similar in concept to the Iso Grifo also designed by Bizzarrini and even used the Grifo name while in the planning stage as well as the welded unibody platform of the Iso Rivolta 300 2 The Strada which adopted a Front mid engine rear wheel drive layout was powered by a 327 Chevrolet small block engine displacing 5 4 L 5 358 cc and rated at 365 hp 272 kW to 385 N m 284 lb ft of torque in the road legal version and 400 hp 298 kW in the Corsa 2 The engine was intentionally placed as far back over the front axle as possible to improve weight distribution and handling The car could accelerate 0 100 km h 62 mph in less than 7 seconds and attained a top speed of 280 km h 174 mph In later models the 5 358 cc engine was replaced by a larger 7 000 cc unit fitted with a Holley carburetor 1 Dunlop four wheel disc brakes a BorgWarner T 10 four speed manual transmission 2 de Dion tube rear suspension and limited slip differential were also used The Giorgetto Giugiaro influenced Bertone styled aluminum body was striking in its day and still regarded in the 21st century as gorgeous 2 and an absolute masterpiece 1 A total of 133 examples were produced from 1964 through 1968 1 America edit A lower cost model called the 5300 GT America was developed for the US market with a fibreglass body and a simplified rear axle Rather than the Strada s De Dion setup it has unequal length A arms with coil springs and tubular shocks 3 Spyder edit The Bizzarrini 5300 GT S I Spyder was a series of three cars created in 1966 based on the Strada Chassis They were designed under Ing Giotto Bizzarrini supervision by mostly unknown carrozzeria Stile Italia S I D Iseglio Ex Engineer of Berton on via Governolo 28 in Torino and built in cooperation with Sibona amp Basano SB Ex Chief Metalsmith amp Ex Mold maker Ghia The name Spyder had an y in it for marketing reasons because it is not part of the Italian alphabet The first appearance was at the Geneva Motor Show in 1966 after a traffic accident of the transporter who brought the car s to the show Of the three Spyders built one the prototype is painted silver where it is featured as the only Prototype automobile offered as a Coupe Targa and is a full convertible Roadster while the other two feature removable T tops with a center bar running through the middle of the roof The engine was a Chevrolet 327 V8 with four Weber carburetors 4 The Spyders also have other modifications to the bodywork including subtly redesigned front ends and larger luggage compartments A series of 100 examples had been planned but only two found buyers 4 nbsp 1968 Bizzarrini GT 5300 Spyder SI Chassis No BA4 108 1st and only production Spyder shipped to the USA in 1968 nbsp 1966 Bizzarrini Strada nbsp Rear view nbsp Interior nbsp Bizzarrini 5300 GT Corsa lightweight competition version nbsp 5300 GT Revival Corsa a continuation series which entered production in 2022 nbsp The sole 1966 Bizzarrini GT 5300 Spyder S I Prototype Chassis IA3 0245 Competition models edit In 1965 a Bizzarrini Grifo won its class at Le Mans and finished ninth overall The lightweight race oriented model was called the 5300 GT Corsa See also editFerrari 250 GTO Iso GrifoReferences edit a b c d Berruti Valerio Magista Aurelio eds 2009 L Automobile Marche e modelli dalle origini ad oggi in Italian Vol 2 La Biblioteca di Repubblica L Espresso pp 27 28 a b c d e Adolphus David Traver August 19 2013 Pebble Beach 2013 1965 Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada Alloy Road amp Track Hearst Autos Inc Gulett Mike 2013 04 09 The Bizzarrini GT America My Car Quest Archived from the original on 2020 11 08 a b Strohl Daniel 2015 06 08 All three Bizzarrini Spyders including the prototype to reunite this summer www hemmings com Retrieved 2020 04 22 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada auto classiche it in Italian Bizzarrini 5300 Spyder S I Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 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