After stints working for Ferrari and Alfa Romeo, Giotto Bizzarrini would take the skills he gained developing and engineering models like the famed 250 GTO, and use them to start building cars for his own marque in 1965 under the banner of Bizzarrini S.p.A. While the manufacturer would only remain in operation until 1969, Bizzarrini nonetheless left its mark on the automotive world with its iconic 5300 GT model.
In November of 2020, it was announced that London-based outfit Pegasus Brands had acquired the rights to the Bizzarrini name and planned to revive the marque. Fast forward a little over two years later to today, and we’re now being treated to our first glimpse of Bizzarrini’s forthcoming modern-day supercar. Named after the founder of the original company, the revived auto brand’s inaugural offering will be the all-new 5300 GT-inspired Bizzarrini Giotto supercar.
Like its ‘60s era predecessor, the Giotto features a low-slung stance and ultra-aerodynamic bodywork with triangular-shaped B-pillars and a wrap-around rear windscreen. Built atop a composite chassis structure, the aero-kitted bodywork is also crafted entirely from carbon fiber. While there’s no word on displacement or if it will benefit from a mild hybrid system, Bizzarrini has stated that the Giotto will be powered by a naturally-aspirated front-mid-mounted V-12 engine that will be mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Benefitting from the use of various state-of-the-art technologies and manufacturing processes that were developed in elite-level motorsport competition, the Giotto supercar is also being designed to meet or exceed worldwide safety standards.
While there’s thus far no word on the Bizzarrini Giotto’s pricing, availability, or specs, the revived marque has stated that it aims to begin testing sometime next year. More importantly, the company has also stated that the Giotto will pack the same top-notch level of performance as its ’60s era forebearer.
