We don't get to talk about Sbarro very often, so not many people are familiar with the work of this Swiss high-performance replica and sportscar company founded by Franco Sbarro in 1971.
One of their most famous creations is the Challenge III, built in the late '80s and based on a Porsche 911 Carrera from that era. Only 10 were ever built and this is car number 7, which is the only one produced as a 4-seater.
It's been on sale a couple of times, but we don't think it ever exchanged hans. Regardless of that, it's a very interesting machine, every bit as much of an '80s thing as the Sony Walkman, ET and the Rubik's cube.
Under that weirdly shaped bottom is a 3.3-liter engine that supposedly makes 400 horsepower and is linked to a 5-speed manual. There's also a massive air brake to provide extra stopping power and generate a discussion with your friends. To make life with that long nose easier, the front gets air suspension.
The design is not a classic, but it is unique. The 19-inch wheels at the back are much wider than the 17-inch ones at the front, the paintjob changes color and the doors open upwards like a Lamborghini's. Wedge shapes were very popular at the time and they have an added advantage: low drag coefficient of only 0.26.
Unique features include the windscreen that can move forward and act as a sunroof, wipers which work on rotation and only one stop light. Some models had cameras instead of rear view mirrors, but thins one has the standard setup.
It's been on sale a couple of times, but we don't think it ever exchanged hans. Regardless of that, it's a very interesting machine, every bit as much of an '80s thing as the Sony Walkman, ET and the Rubik's cube.
Under that weirdly shaped bottom is a 3.3-liter engine that supposedly makes 400 horsepower and is linked to a 5-speed manual. There's also a massive air brake to provide extra stopping power and generate a discussion with your friends. To make life with that long nose easier, the front gets air suspension.
The design is not a classic, but it is unique. The 19-inch wheels at the back are much wider than the 17-inch ones at the front, the paintjob changes color and the doors open upwards like a Lamborghini's. Wedge shapes were very popular at the time and they have an added advantage: low drag coefficient of only 0.26.
Unique features include the windscreen that can move forward and act as a sunroof, wipers which work on rotation and only one stop light. Some models had cameras instead of rear view mirrors, but thins one has the standard setup.