The Abarth 1500 Biposto is an experimental coupé designed by Franco Scaglione while he worked for Bertone. It was shown at the 1952 Turin Motor Show and is one of the first Abarth cars built on Fiat mechanical parts. Its Fiat 1400 engine was enlarged to 1,480 cc and tuned to about 75 bhp, enough for a quoted top speed of 180 km/h. The body is notable for a central headlight, a panoramic split rear window and rear fins, and it is believed to have paved the way for the Alfa Romeo BAT concept cars. Packard bought the car after the show and used it for design inspiration in Detroit. It was later restored and won the Gran Turismo Trophy at the 2010 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
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Source Car Design News: Bertone 1500 Biposto Coupe, 1952Article text, commission of the bodyQuote, Article text, commission of the body
While the custom-made chassis was being constructed, Abarth contracted the design and fabrication of the body to Carrozzeria Bertone
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Source Car Design News: Bertone 1500 Biposto Coupe, 1952Article text, sale after the Turin showQuote, Article text, sale after the Turin show
the little Italian coupé was soon on its way to Detroit
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It was displayed at the 1952 Turin Motor Show.
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The Abarth 1500 Biposto is an experimental coupé designed by Franco Scaglione, who worked for Bertone at the time.
Description, engine
The Fiat 1400 engine has a 2 mm larger bore and measures bore 84 mm (3.3 in) × stroke 66 mm (2.6 in), which results in 1,480 cc
Description, top speed
The Biposto can reach 180 km/h (110 mph).
History, restoration
Unveiled after a 7-year restoration by Chris M. Drake, It won the prestigious Gran Turismo Trophy at the 2010 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
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