Geneva Motor Show '1974

Sbarro 328 Standard '1974-???

The Sbarro 328 Standard

The aura of the 328 and its rarity led Sbarro produce a replica. The idea is to recall the feeling of the time, in a similar body, but without the disadvantages of maintaining an old car. Sbarro, to remain faithful to the original model, was oriented toward BMW engines. The BMW brand proposed in 1974 excellent and performant engines. 4-cylinder engines of the basic model, ie Standard, were therefore the range of 1602-2002 BMW ti. With a power of 85 bhp (1602 engine), 90 bhp (engine 1802), 100 bhp (2002 engine) or 130 bhp (engine ti 2002). The 6-cylinder BMW série 5 could also be fitted to the 328 (from 150 to 200 bhp). The selection was vast. The same was true for the transmissions. The chassis was, to quote the catalog of the era, a "framework tubular section with large areas side crash safety (sandwich) drowned in a two-piece polyester". The suspensions come from BMW. Brakes are front disc and rear drum. The disc brakes on all 4 wheels, however, are offered as an option. With 3.70 m, the car is slightly shorter than the original 1936 version (3.90 m). The wheelbase and width are identical. The seats are molded into the hull or individual and adjustable upon request. The body, of course, appeal to poyester (it is a trademark for Sbarro). Through the many options and features changed at the request of the customer, each car produced is unique. I have so far not found a reliable and accurate data available for each model at the time.