Scuderia
Bizzarrini Livorno P538 Barchetta
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.
