1997 Gigliato Aerosa
Built by Gigliato Design Co., LTD, the Aerosa is a high end sports car that was designed and conceived in Japan by Nobou Nakamura. They unveiled the car hoping to win over customers with a price tag of $65,000, a simple Mustang V8 platform and a striking design.
In 1997 Gigliato announced a partnership with Lamborghini for deal with engineering, production component supply, delivery and marketing. The plan was to sell the Japanese-designed car from a headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany. Furthermore, Gigliato anounced a motorsports program for 1998 including a stop at Le Mans. At this time the car was changed to include fixed front headlights and gold wheels.
In Detail
| type | Concept / Prototype Car |
| built at | Japan |
| body stylist | Nobou Nakamura |
| coachbuilder | Gigliato Design Co., LTD |
| engine | Ford V8 |
| valvetrain | 4 Valves / Cyl |
| displacement | 4601 cc / 280.8 in³ |
| bore | 90.0 mm / 3.54 in |
| stroke | 90.0 mm / 3.54 in |
| compression | 9.5:1 |
| power | 230.4 kw / 309.0 bhp @ 5800 rpm |
| specific output | 67.16 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 237.69 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 406.7 nm / 300.0 ft lbs @ 4800 rpm |
| driven wheels | Mid Engine / RWD |
| steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
| curb weight | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs |
| length | 4320 mm / 170.1 in |
| width | 1900 mm / 74.8 in |
| height | 1150 mm / 45.3 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| top speed | ~260.7 kph / 162.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~4.9 seconds |
