American Muscles Meet The Italian Design [VIDEO]

Posted on 8 January, 2015

Puritalia 427 thumbThe Puritalia 427 is inspired by the classic body shapes of the iconic roadsters of the swinging sixties, updated by modern style and enhanced by the distinctive Italian design fingerprint.

A light and powerful 2-seater roadster with a prestigious background, designed to offer the best driving experience without giving up comfort and daily driving use.

According to Puritalia Automobili, a 5.0-liter V8 engine will power the 2400-pound 427 up to 445HP – an optional 600HP supercharged-version will also be available. Reports indicate MSRP will be around $200,000.

Dimensions

  • L.171.259 in – W.76.850 in – H.49.409 in
  • Front Track 62.598 in – Rear Track 62.992 in
  • Wheelbase: 102.401 in
  • Weight: ~ 2535 Lbs (50/50)

Chassis

  • TIG welded aluminium extrusions and panels

Body

  • Roadster 2 seats – composite and carbon fiber body panels

Engine

  • Front mounted Ford V8 5.0L 32V DOHC Ti-VCT

Horsepower

  • Aspirated: 445Hp @ 6500rpm – 530Nm @ 4250rpm
  • Supercharged: 605Hp @ 7000rpm – 640Nm @ 4500rpm

Puritalia 427 Interior

Transmission

  • 6 speeds manual transmission
  • Twin disc hydraulic clutch
  • Limited Slip Differential
  • Aluminum driveshaft
  • Rear wheel drive

Suspension

  • Four-wheel Independent
  • Unequal length double wishbones – anti-dive and anti-squat geometry
  • Bilstein two-way adjustable mono-tube shock absorbers
  • Eibach springs
  • Tubular stabilizer bars – 32mm front – 29mm adjustable rear

Brakes

  • Hydraulically powered brake booster
  • Front: Brembo 380mm/32 6 pistons
  • Rear: Brembo 345mm/28 4 pistons

Tires

  • Pirelli Pzero
  • Front: 275/35R19 – Rear: 335/30R20

Source: Puritalia