Performance Review: Iso Rivolta IR 340 5.4L V8 - [1962]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Iso Rivolta Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Iso Rivolta IR 340 5.4L V8 is the 4 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1962. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 327 V8 and the 1963 Ferrari 275 GTB 3.3 V12.This particular Iso Rivolta has a 5354cc Naturally Aspirated 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 1550 kgs (3417 lbs) this makes the Iso Rivolta IR 340 5.4L V8 in the same weight category as the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 or the give or take 50kg.

The Iso Rivolta shares the same bhp with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp)

In terms of power the 5354cc 16V V8 engine produces 355 bhp (264 kW) @ 5800 rpm similar to the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp) or the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 360 lb-ft (488.0 Nm) @ 3600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 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 2014 Porsche 911 Targa 4S 991 (254.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Iso Rivolta.

The Iso Rivolta has a Power to weight ratio of 229.0 bhp per ton and 232.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1962 Rivolta competing with the 2014 Porsche 911 Targa 4S 991 (254.0 bhp per ton) or the 1996 Lotus Esprit S4 3.5 V8 Turbo (253.9 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 232.2 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 2007 Ferrari 430 Scuderia (257.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2010 Bentley Continental SuperSports Flying Star (257.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 8.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.3 secs, this made the Iso Rivolta IR 340 5.4L V8 as fast as the 2011 Citroen DS5 1.6 THP 200 (8.00 secs) the 2009 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (8.00 secs) the 2008 Alfa-Romeo Mito 1.4 155 T-Jet Veloce (8.00 secs) the or the 2007 Fiat Bravo 1.9 Sport Multijet (8.00 secs). This Iso Rivolta IR 340 5.4L V8 is also faster than the 2014 Peugeot 308 GT 2.0 Blue HDI 180 (8.10 secs) the 2008 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 T-Jet 155 Abarth (8.10 secs) the 2006 Volkswagen-VW Golf GT TDi 170 (8.10 secs) the and the 2005 Vauxhall-Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo SRI (8.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Rivolta and the 2005 Porsche Cayman S 3.4 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Iso Rivolta on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.35 secs @ 102.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2005 Porsche Cayman S 3.4 Turbo (13.29 secs), the 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 5.7 V8 (13.29 secs), and the 2006 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro (13.32 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1962 version of the Iso Rivolta IR 340 5.4L V8 has a maximum speed of 142mph.

Top Speed of the 1962 Rivolta equals the 2014 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo (153 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1962 Iso Rivolta IR 340 5.4L V8 then how about the 2014 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo (153 mph), the 2004 BMW X5 4.8is V8 (153 mph), or the 2002 Dodge Neon 2.4 SRT-4 (153 mph).

Related Links:

1962 Rivolta Rivals List.

A Brief History of Iso

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