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Poll 1489: 1966 Bizzarrini P538/P538S nominated by @Neddo
Racing Class: Le Mans 1966 racer
Engine: 3.5-4.0l Lamborghini V12, 5.4l Chevrolet small-block V8
Power: 355-420 HP
Torque: 240-400 lb-ft
Weight: 700 kg
Transmission: ZF 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: RMR
Additional Information: ''Beginning in the mid-1970s and continuing at least through the 1990s, "continuation" cars were built. Amongst those building the cars, was former Bizzarrini engineer Salvatore Diomante at Autocostruzione SD, Torino. He began building "continuation" P538s on commission for private buyers. These may be distinguished from 1960s-built cars by the use of square as opposed to round tubing. Giotto Bizzarrini and his wife Rosanna assisted in the construction of some of the early "continuation" cars, and they were built using some original Sixties Bizzarrini components from the parts inventory. The first two cars of this "continuation" series using square-tube construction bear serial numbers #P538*400*001 and #P538*400*002; the first with a Lamborghini Islero V12 engine and the second with Lamborghini V12 engine with number #0127. Luciano Bertolero ordered these two cars. Diomante and others constructed an unknown number of these "continuation" cars, Diomante using original fiberglass body molds. At least 25 "continuation" cars are known today.''
Racing Class: Le Mans 1966 racer
Engine: 3.5-4.0l Lamborghini V12, 5.4l Chevrolet small-block V8
Power: 355-420 HP
Torque: 240-400 lb-ft
Weight: 700 kg
Transmission: ZF 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: RMR
Additional Information: ''Beginning in the mid-1970s and continuing at least through the 1990s, "continuation" cars were built. Amongst those building the cars, was former Bizzarrini engineer Salvatore Diomante at Autocostruzione SD, Torino. He began building "continuation" P538s on commission for private buyers. These may be distinguished from 1960s-built cars by the use of square as opposed to round tubing. Giotto Bizzarrini and his wife Rosanna assisted in the construction of some of the early "continuation" cars, and they were built using some original Sixties Bizzarrini components from the parts inventory. The first two cars of this "continuation" series using square-tube construction bear serial numbers #P538*400*001 and #P538*400*002; the first with a Lamborghini Islero V12 engine and the second with Lamborghini V12 engine with number #0127. Luciano Bertolero ordered these two cars. Diomante and others constructed an unknown number of these "continuation" cars, Diomante using original fiberglass body molds. At least 25 "continuation" cars are known today.''
