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Giotto Bizzarrini was quite likely a consultant on this Iso S4 and probably served as a test driver as well. This is the earliest known example of the Iso S4. It is powered by a Chevrolet Corvette 327 cubic-inch V-8. Production figures are estimated at 188 automobiles.
After serving its purpose for Chevrolet, the car was relegated to a Detroit area junkyard where it was rescued by the current owner, an automobile designer, and restored.
The Iso S4 was described to the motoring public in its marketing materials as both 'the world's fastest four-seater' as well as 'the world's most exotic four-seater.'
The Iso Fidia (also known as the Iso Rivolta S4 or Iso Rivolta Fidia) was a four-door sedan produced from 1967 through 1975. Production was exclusive, with a mere 192 examples produced. This was the only four-door model produced by Iso. These vehicles were sporty and had plenty of performance, but also similar amounts of comfort and style. Iso claimed them to be 'the four fastest seats in the world.' Due to the high development costs, these were some of the most expensive cars in the world, even more costly than a Rolls-Royce.
The Fidia was introduced at a European press event in Athens in 1968, followed by production a year later. At the time of the press event, Iso had produced 15 examples.
The design was courtesy of Giorgetto Giugiaro while working at Ghia. The interior featured a polished wood dashboard and hand-stitched leather. The wood dash was replaced with a leather one in 1971. At that time, the instrument panel were re-arranged.
Under the bonnet, and in similar fashion to other Iso cars, was a Chevrolet V8 powerplant. By 1973, the company switched to a Ford 5.8-liter V8 mated to a ZF five-speed manual or an optional Fords 'Cruise-O-Matic gearbox.
By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2010
For more information and related vehicles, click hereThe Fidia was introduced at a European press event in Athens in 1968, followed by production a year later. At the time of the press event, Iso had produced 15 examples.
The design was courtesy of Giorgetto Giugiaro while working at Ghia. The interior featured a polished wood dashboard and hand-stitched leather. The wood dash was replaced with a leather one in 1971. At that time, the instrument panel were re-arranged.
Under the bonnet, and in similar fashion to other Iso cars, was a Chevrolet V8 powerplant. By 1973, the company switched to a Ford 5.8-liter V8 mated to a ZF five-speed manual or an optional Fords 'Cruise-O-Matic gearbox.
By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2010
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