1991 Sbarro Helios

Under the name Helios is hiding a program presented in Geneva in 1991: a blue coupé all in length with gullwing doors, a white convertible, a rolling chassis, and a composite monocoque. The Helios program merit that we pay close attention to. The Sbarro Helios is the first concept car equipped with the Franco Sbarro's patented Dual Frame. You can see the page devoted to the Dual Frame for more details.

The white convertible was purchased in 1991 by Mr. Lienhard, director of a furniture chain. He subsequently bought the entire Helios program for presentation to the public and promoted it. It featured in Jeremy Clarkson's Motorworld, Non-fiction TV, 1995-1996.

Features:

• Engine: V12 Jaguar

• Configuration: mid-engine transverse

• Displacement: 5300 cc

• Power: 350 BHP

• Gearbox: 5-speed manual

• Chassis: Dual Frame

• Weight: 1600 kg

• Production: 1 convertible, 1 coupé, 1 rolling chassis, and 1 composite monocoque

Source: http://sbarro.phcalvet.fr/voitures/Helios/heliosgb.html

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