Sharing the low nose and mid-engine stance of the Lamborghini Miura, the Strada is actually a front-engine coupe powered by a reliable and torque-rich 5.3-liter Chevrolet small-block V-8, the Chevy small-block was also highly tunable and able to withstand almost any track abuse versus the delicate and temperamental Italian race engines of the day. With 5.3 liters, this size engine is still the sweet spot for millions of Chevy trucks and SUVs every year.
Light alloy bodywork of this car was a revolution versus the fiberglass that was typically employed by these small-volume artisans. Lightweight and also a stressed member of the chassis, the Strada’s alloy panels increased rigidity markedly and also the value of this example.
A four-speed box channels the power to the rear wheels, for an estimated 7-second sprint time. This beat the launch Miura, and its front-engine design offered far better stability over 130 mph than the wing-shaped Lambo.
This was a bold car and certainly one that had a direct influence on brands and styling across the world as well as the Tuscan countryside. For his achievement here, Giotto Bizzarrini should be commended and remembered as one of the great pioneers in supercar history.
Performance Details:
Engine: 5.3-liter 16-valve V-8 With OHV
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Power: 365 hp
Torque: 310 ft-lb, est
0 - 100 Time: 7 seconds, est
Top Speed: 290 km/h, claimed
