Sbarro, another vision of car

Diva (2006)

The Alfa Romeo Diva, presented at the 2006 Villa d'Este Concours d'Elegance, is the fruit of collaboration between Wolfgang Egger (head of Centro Stile Alfa), the Fiat Group's research center, and Franco Sbarro. The car was designed by Egger himself and built by Sbarro and students from the Espera school. Officially commissioned by Alfa Romeo, the Diva remained a unique model that could have been produced in small series. (read more...)

Taïpan (2024)

In March 2024, Espera Montbéliard students presented the Taïpan, a buggy named after one of the world's most venomous snakes. The Taïpan is powered by a Ford V6 engine placed in a central rear position. Covered in a magnificent green matte paint, this buggy is certainly Spartan, but promises sensations beyond the ordinary. (read more...)

Oniric (2022)

Oniric is the second prototype of the 2021-2022 graduating class of the Montbéliard. With its long hood, deeply recessed cockpit and long, plunging rear end Oniric is an interpretation of the lines of classic classic British roadsters. Under the hood, a six-cylinder Jaguar six-cylinder engine from an XJR. (suite...)

Dilemme (2018)

100% electric prototype on the theme of single-seater racing. The 22 students in the class of 2017/2018 imagined and realized this project in 12 weeks of intense work, from drawing to rolling and functional prototype. Powered by two YASA electric motors, each rated at 100 kW and 750 Nm of torque, the vehicle is 2 m wide, 5 m long and has 19-inch wheels, this formula is made for the racetrack. (suite...)

Sbarro Stash, already 50 years old

50 years ago, Franco Sbarro presented the Stash coupé. This model, an evolution of the SV1, was produced in five examples, with a variety of Volkswagen and Mercedes engines, offering power ranging from 105 to 286 hp. One of the models was modified by Pierre Cardin, with a painted lamellar rubber interior and striped carpets. The Stash HS is a Porsche Targa-style convertible.  (read more...)

Monster G (1987)

In 1987, Franco Sbarro responded to a customer's request for an off-road vehicle that was out of the ordinary. A 6.4-litre Mercedes V8 engine was installed on a Land Rover chassis. The bodywork is made of Kevlar. And to make it truly out of the ordinary, the wheels come from a Boeing 727 aircraft. This unique model lives up to its name: Monster  (read more...)

Sbarro 328 turns 50

It was at the 1974 Geneva Motor Show that Sbarro presented the replica BMW 328, which would become the most widely sold Sbarro in ten years. This model played a major role in establishing Franco Sbarro's reputation. (read more...)

Sbarro Super Eight

It's often difficult to trace Franco Sbarro's cars. Franco Sbarro's cars. In 2019 Vintage Car magazine found the Sbarro Super Eight on the Speed 8 Classics stand at last year's InterClassics Brussels. The car, with only 26,254 km, was for sale (around 100,000 euros). For more find out more, visit Vintage Car magazine.