This is the 1966 Bizzarrini GT Strada 5300 w/ a Chevrolet small-block 327! — RedlineArchive

This is the 1966 Bizzarrini GT Strada 5300 w/ a Chevrolet small-block 327! — RedlineArchive

During Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este at Cernobbio, Italy, I have filmed this 1966 Bizzarrini GT Strada 5300. The Bizzarrini Strada (also 5300 GT Strada and 5300 GT), was a gran turismo automobile produced by Bizzarrini from 1964 to 1968.[2] Sold as an exceptionally low slung 2-seat coupe, roadster, and track-tuned "Corsa" racer, it proved their 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. The Strada – which adopted an FMR layout – was powered by a Chevrolet small-block 327 Corvette engine displacing 5358 cc and producing 365 hp (272 kW) to 385 hp (287 kW) in street form and 400 hp (298 kW) in the Corsa. The car could accelerate 0–100 km/h in less than 7 seconds, and attained a top speed of 280 km/h. In later models, the 5358 cc engine was replaced by a larger 7000 cc one, fitted with a Holley carburetor. Dunlop four-wheel disc brakes, a BorgWarner T-10 four-speed manual transmission, 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" and an "absolute masterpiece". A single spyder version was also built. In 1965, a Bizzarrini Grifo won its class at Le Mans and finished ninth overall. A total of 133 examples were produced from 1964 through 1968. Please like, comment and subscribe! *Michael - Automotive Mike GEAR: Sony FDR AX53➡️https://amzn.to/2XN2Tro Rode VideoMic Pro+➡️https://amzn.to/34nrPbH iMac 27"➡️ https://amzn.to/2XNETEE MacBook Pro 13"➡️https://amzn.to/34qbseu iPhone 11 Pro➡️ https://amzn.to/35AhXLH Final Cut Pro➡️ https://amzn.to/2Dplssd FOLLOW ME: ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/AutomotiveMike ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/automotive_mike ⚠️ Disclaimer: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links you'll help support the channel at no additional cost to you. Win/Win! Thanks!