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Two exceptional GT cars - Iso Rivolta IR 300 and Grifo Lusso GL 350

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Created on November 30, 1967

Reading time 14min

Written by:

Etienne Cornil

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Iso Grifo (1967) - Elegante Linie von Giugario, der damals bei Bertone zeichnete

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Iso Grifo (1967) - Luxus-Sportler in passender Umgebung

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Iso Grifo (1967) - Luxuriöser Innenraum mit viel Leder und Holz

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Iso Grifo 350 (1967) - Ausreichend V8 Power

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Iso Grifo Coupè GL (1967) - Im Fond war es eher spartanisch, eng und unbequem

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Iso Grifo (1967) - Nicht sehr voluminöser Kofferraum

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Iso Rivolta (1967) - sportlicher GT

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Iso Rivolta (1967) - Der Luxus-GT rivalisierte Ferrari und Lamborghini

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Iso Rivolta (1967) - Als das Cockpit noch aus analogen Anzeigen und Schaltern anstatt Touchscreens bestand

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Iso Rivolta (1967) - Knapp bemessener Platz im Fond

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Iso Rivolta 300 (1967) - Drehmoment satt

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Iso Rivolta (1967) - Kofferraum mit mässig Platz

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Summary

In 1967, Etienne Cornil had the opportunity to drive both the Grifo and Rivolta models from Iso. Both were based on an international bouquet of components and were capable of achieving above-average performance.

This article contains the following chapters

From the Isetta to the Grifo
Summary of measurements and technical data
High-performance chassis on both models
Powerful engines
Lively Grifo
Driving characteristics that one would wish for
Comfortable interior
Results of the driving performance measurements
Technical data

Estimated reading time: 14min

Preview (beginning of the article)

The idea of equipping typically European-style cars with oversized engines manufactured on the other side of the Atlantic is nothing new. Between 1956 and 1964, the French brand Facel lent its name to a sporty vehicle it produced, which was equipped with the most powerful Chrysler engine. In 1960, the English Gordon, a Bertone-bodied four-seater coupe with a tubular frame chassis and Chevrolet Corvette engine, appeared. After the project had to be abandoned due to a lack of interest among buyers, it was later resumed under the name Gordon-Keeble, but it never achieved the significance that the manufacturers expected. The Ghia 450 SS, equipped with a Barracuda mech, suffered a similar fate. In the meantime - in the spring of 1962 - another model of this type was launched: the five-seater Coupe Rivolta from the Italian brand Iso, designed by Bertone and equipped with a Corvette engine.

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