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Named after its oddball drivetrain, | Named after its oddball drivetrain, the '''Cizeta-Moroder V16T''' takes the [[Lamborghini Miura|Miura]] concept one step further by using a transverse V16 engine mated to a longitudinal gearbox that together forms the shape of a T. | ||
Claudio Zampolli first envisioned Cizeta in the mid-eighties and had his fully functioning prototype ready in 1988. The final result looked like a Diablo in the rough, but that's because it was the work of Marcello Gandini for | [[Claudio Zampolli]] first envisioned Cizeta in the mid-eighties and had his fully functioning prototype ready in 1988. The final result looked like a [[Lamborghini Diablo|Diablo]] in the rough, but that's because it was the work of [[Marcello Gandini]] for [[Lamborghini]]! | ||
Upon receiving Gandini's design for their Countach replacement, Lamborghini took the concept and altered it heavily, including the removal of his signature notched rear-wheel arches. Frustrated with Lamborghini, Gandini then turned to Cizeta who offered to keep his original flavor. | Upon receiving Gandini's design for their [[Lamborghini Countach|Countach]] replacement, Lamborghini took the concept and altered it heavily, including the removal of his signature notched rear-wheel arches. Frustrated with Lamborghini, Gandini then turned to Cizeta who offered to keep his original flavor. | ||
Never before had the world seen a V16 engine mounted in a transverse layout. Such a setup was necessary due to the long length of the engine, but also made the car one of the widest ever produced. | Never before had the world seen a [[V16]] engine mounted in a transverse layout. Such a setup was necessary due to the long length of the engine, but also made the car one of the widest ever produced. | ||
Essentially, two flat-plane V8's were grafted such that the timing mechanisms shared the center space. Gearing between the two provided a single input for the longitudinally mounted transmission. | Essentially, two flat-plane [[V8]]'s were grafted such that the timing mechanisms shared the center space. Gearing between the two provided a single input for the longitudinally mounted transmission. | ||
Designing and implementing a new engine was a huge feat, especially for an upcoming manufacturer. Most of the drivetrain components were specially outsourced and Cizeta then assembled the complete car around their own aluminum honeycomb tub. | Designing and implementing a new engine was a huge feat, especially for an upcoming manufacturer. Most of the drivetrain components were specially outsourced and Cizeta then assembled the complete car around their own aluminum honeycomb tub. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
{{Cizeta Moroder}} | {{Cizeta-Moroder}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== |
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Engine | engine |
Power | N/A hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm |
Similar | similar (competition) |
Designer | Marcello Gandini |
Named after its oddball drivetrain, the Cizeta-Moroder V16T takes the Miura concept one step further by using a transverse V16 engine mated to a longitudinal gearbox that together forms the shape of a T.
Claudio Zampolli first envisioned Cizeta in the mid-eighties and had his fully functioning prototype ready in 1988. The final result looked like a Diablo in the rough, but that's because it was the work of Marcello Gandini for Lamborghini!
Upon receiving Gandini's design for their Countach replacement, Lamborghini took the concept and altered it heavily, including the removal of his signature notched rear-wheel arches. Frustrated with Lamborghini, Gandini then turned to Cizeta who offered to keep his original flavor.
Never before had the world seen a V16 engine mounted in a transverse layout. Such a setup was necessary due to the long length of the engine, but also made the car one of the widest ever produced.
Essentially, two flat-plane V8's were grafted such that the timing mechanisms shared the center space. Gearing between the two provided a single input for the longitudinally mounted transmission.
Designing and implementing a new engine was a huge feat, especially for an upcoming manufacturer. Most of the drivetrain components were specially outsourced and Cizeta then assembled the complete car around their own aluminum honeycomb tub.
When completed, the car sold for $400 000 USD which was a hard sell considering the company had no race history or company heritage to build upon. For these reasons only ten cars were completed and V16 was the only car Cizeta ever made.
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