Performance Review: Iso Rivolta GTZ 6.2 V8 Supercharged - [2020]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Iso Rivolta Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Iso Rivolta GTZ 6.2 V8 Supercharged is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2020. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD.This particular Iso Rivolta has a 6162cc Supercharged Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Rivolta shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Rivolta's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1200 kgs (2645 lbs) this makes the Iso Rivolta GTZ 6.2 V8 Supercharged in the same weight category as the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 or the give or take 50kg.

The Iso Rivolta shares the same bhp with the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (670 bhp)

In terms of power the 6162cc 16V V8 engine produces 650 bhp (484 kW) @ 6400 rpm similar to the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (670 bhp) or the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (651 bhp).

The Supercharged V8 throws out 640 lb-ft (867.7 Nm) @ 3600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (664 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Iso Rivolta you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2020 McLaren 765LT 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (563.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Iso Rivolta.

The Iso Rivolta has a Power to weight ratio of 541.6 bhp per ton and 533.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2020 Rivolta competing with the 2020 McLaren 765LT 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (563.8 bhp per ton) or the 2008 Pagani Zonda Cinque 7.3L (560.3 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Iso Rivolta generating around 533.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse (555.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2009 Gumpert Apollo S 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo (553.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.7 secs, this made the Iso Rivolta GTZ 6.2 V8 Supercharged as fast as the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (3.60 secs) the 2020 Audi TT RS 2.0 Turbo (3.60 secs) the 2019 BMW X6 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (3.60 secs) the or the 2019 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (3.60 secs). This Iso Rivolta GTZ 6.2 V8 Supercharged is also faster than the 2022 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive 4.4 V8 Turbo G15 (3.70 secs) the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (3.70 secs) the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring 992 (3.70 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 992 (3.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Rivolta and the 2013 Audi A8 S8 4.0 V8 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Iso Rivolta on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.06 secs @ 136.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2013 Audi A8 S8 4.0 V8 Turbo (10.02 secs), the 2020 BMW 4 Series M4 Competition Coupe 3.0 Bi Turbo G82 (10.02 secs), and the 2015 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG S Estate (10.02 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2020 version of the Iso Rivolta GTZ 6.2 V8 Supercharged has a maximum speed of 196mph.

Top Speed of the 2020 Rivolta equals the 2019 Bentley Flying Spur 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo (207 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2020 Iso Rivolta GTZ 6.2 V8 Supercharged then how about the 2019 Bentley Flying Spur 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo (207 mph), the 2018 Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Convertible (207 mph), or the 2017 Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Turbo (207 mph).

Related Links:

2020 Rivolta Rivals List.

A Brief History of Iso

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