Bizzarrini is again with its first trendy automobile in a long time. It is the brand new Giotto, a mid-engine supercar powered by a Cosworth V-12.

The brand new automobile attracts its title from Giotto Bizzarrini, a gifted engineer who helped develop the Ferrari 250 GTO in addition to Lamborghini’s first V-12, and based the unique Bizzarrini in 1964. That firm constructed the beautiful 5300 GT however solely survived till 1969. A couple of makes an attempt had been made to revive the corporate, with the most recent starting in 2020 due to the efforts of Kuwaiti investor Rezam Al Roumi.

The brand new U.Ok.-based Bizzarrini has spent the previous couple of years engaged on a restricted run of 5300 GT continuation automobiles, however the firm’s long-term plan is to develop trendy efficiency machines with a deal with design and driving pleasure. The Giotto is the primary of those new creations.

“The legacy of Giotto Bizzarrini stretches over 60 years and is attributed to lots of the most iconic automobiles and engines of our time,” Al Roumi mentioned in a press release. “As custodian of this outstanding model I’m dedicated to returning Bizzarrini to its rightful place throughout the luxurious automotive sector in addition to creating new alternatives to have interaction and delight our discerning purchasers.”

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Following an preliminary tease in February, the Giotto’s design has now been locked in following a collection of aerodynamic assessments. Prototype testing is scheduled to begin in 2024 and if all goes to plan the primary examples might be delivered in 2026.

Bizzarrini is brief on particulars as the event is ongoing, however the firm has confirmed a carbon-fiber physique, a motorsports-derived chassis, and a 6.6-liter V-12.

The V-12, which might be distinctive to Bizzarrini, is being developed by Cosworth, a former energy unit provider for Method 1 and the corporate behind a number of street automobile engines, together with the V-12s within the Aston Martin Valkyrie and Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 and T.33 fashions. One of many targets is to make sure the engine meets emissions rules worldwide, probably enabling the Giotto to be offered within the U.S. The corporate hasn’t introduced during which markets the automobile might be offered.

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Automotive design legend Giorgetto Giugiaro is answerable for the Giotto’s design. The Italdesign founder, who helped design the unique 5300 GT whereas working for Stile Bertone within the Nineteen Sixties, at present runs the design firm GFG Fashion collectively together with his son Fabrizio.

Parts of the Giotto’s design echo the 5300 GT. These embrace the twin vents on the entrance of the automobile, right here incorporating slim lights. Additionally reimagined from the 5300 GT are the triangular B-pillars and the rear window that just about reaches the again finish of the car.

Bizzarrini additionally tapped Chris Porritt to assist with the engineering. Porritt served as chief engineer for Aston Martin between 1997 and 2013, the place he helped to develop the One-77 supercar and different V-12 fashions. He additionally labored at Tesla, the place he helped develop the Mannequin S, and he has had stints at Apple and Rimac.