Lombardi Grand Prix

Lombardi Grand Prix
Lombardi Grand Prix
Overview
Manufacturer	Carrozzeria Francis Lombardi
Production	1968–1972
Assembly	Vercelli, Italy
Designer	Giuseppe Rinaldi
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car
Body style	2-door coupé; 2-door roadster;
Layout	Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout
Powertrain
Engine	817 cc I4 (OTAS 820); 843 cc Fiat 100GB I4 (Lombardi); 982 cc I4 (Giannini); 994 cc Bialbero I4 (Giannini); 1280 cc Fiat 124 I4 (Scorpione);
Transmission	4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,030 mm (79.9 in); 2,045 mm (80.5 in) (Scorpione);
Length	3,595 mm (141.5 in); 3,610 mm (142.1 in) (Scorpione);
Width	1,485 mm (58.5 in); 1,495 mm (58.9 in) (Scorpione);
Height	1,065 mm (41.9 in); 1,050 mm (41.3 in) (Scorpione);
Curb weight	630–750 kg (1,390–1,650 lb)

The Lombardi Grand Prix is a small, rear-engined sports car on the underpinnings of the Fiat 850 Special. It was developed by the Carrozzeria Francis Lombardi with an in-house design by Giuseppe Rinaldi. The car was built from 1968 until 1972 and was also marketed as the OTAS 820, as a Giannini, and as the Abarth Scorpione. It made its international debut in March 1968, at the Geneva Motor Show. The design had a Kammback rear and a very low nose with flip-up headlights, and a large single windshield wiper. The pop-up headlights were electrically powered. The bodywork was primarily steel, with the doors and rear panel made from GRP and the engine cover in aluminum to minimize weight. At Turin 1969 a targa version was also shown; called the "Monza", this open model had a rollover bar with a compartment immediately behind for storing the removable roof panels. The vertical rear window could be lowered by means of a winder located between the seat backs. Beyond a pair of show cars it is unknown whether any more were produced, but at least one has survived.