Another surprise unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday was in the form of the Bizzarrini GTS 4.4 V, a modern reinterpretation of the original Bizzarrini GT Strada, by VGM Motors.

VGM Motors is a relatively new company, founded on the 30th April 2002 by two entrepreneurs, Mr Viti and Mr Mariani, in Siziano, Italy. The company has the rights to the Bizzarrini trademark, and has a new workshop ready to undertake the production of the new model. As well as this new luxury sportscar VGM Motors have further ambitious plans that include producing an all new bi-cylinder motorcycle.

The front mid-engined supercar plays on the original’s squat Giugiaro styling, without being too retro or focused on the past.  It’s a large car, measuring 4,670 mm in length, 2,003 mm in width, and 1,230 mm in height. It has a generous wheelbase of 2,852 mm.

From the highly-finished exterior to the lavish two-seat interior, this is a supercar that is ready for production. Bizzarrini estimate that the car will be sold for around 200,000 euros less taxes, while building 12-15 cars per year is envisioned.
 

The GTS 4.4 V is fitted with a Alpina-Bizzarrini 90º V8 engine, with a bore and stroke of 93 mm and 83 mm respectively for a total displacement of 4,398 cc. The overhead camshaft, 32-valve engine is built to Euro 4 regulations, with a maximum output of 530 bhp (387 kW) at 5,800 rpm. Maximum torque is at 4,250 rpm. The engine has Bosch Motronic ME 9.3.1 electronic ignition and injection.

Transmission is by a 6-speed ZF Switch-Tronic semi-sequential unit with a manual gear change option. The central gearlever can be complimented or totally replaced with controls at the steering wheel.

The wheels fitted are 20” BBS rims, measuring 10” in cross-section at the front and 13-14” at the rear. The rims are shod with Pirelli 275/35 ZR R20 tyres at the front and 335-385/30 ZR R20 tyres at the rear.

Maximum speed lies at over 360 km/h, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h coming up in less than 3.9 seconds.

In Geneva this week the new Bizzarrini GTS 4.4 V lines up next to its famous historical sister, the 5300 GT Strada. This car, which put the name of Bizzarrini firmly on the map was first unveiled at the Turin Motor Show, as the Grifo A3, forty years ago.

Placing the two cars side by side allows show visitors to compare the two cars and draw the conclusion that this is a modern interpretation of a classic theme. Many styling cues carry over, including the chrome-finished and sharply 'slatted' air vents behind the front wheels, and a further pair of scoops behind the rear wheels.

by James Granger & Edd Ellison in Geneva