A Cizeta V16T belonging to the Sultan of Brunei goes to auction

A rare one Cizeta V16T of 1993 is preparing to pass under the hammer of the auctioneer of RM Sotheby’s. One of the nine examples of the model will be offered to the temptation of potential buyers at the auction of Montereyscheduled for August 16 in California. The estimates of the eve go up to 900 thousand dollars, but it will be the temperature of the comparison that will establish the level of the relaunches.

Extensively restored in 2020, the car offered for sale appears to be in excellent condition. Under its belt, less than 1.000 km: a really low mileage, which is an added value. Ordered new from royal family of Bruneithis Cizeta V16T is one of three garaged by the Sultan.

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The car in question, finished in blue, with leather interiors of the same color, was used for several photo shoots. Its task was to represent the model at Geneva Motor Show of 1993. Let us remember that this supercar bears the signature of Marcello Gandinito whom we owe the futuristic style of the bodywork. We are talking about the same designer of jewels such as the Lancia Stratos and the Lamborghini Miura and Countach.

The imposing tail dominates the aesthetic scene, housing a 16 cylinder engine 6.0 liters of displacement, with 540 horsepower, on a weight of 1,701 kg, for an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4 seconds and a top speed of 328 km/h. The braking action is carried out by 332 mm ventilated discs, both at the front and the rear. The dimensions of the Cizeta V16T are generous, 4.49 meters long and 2.06 meters wide.

Source | RM Sotheby’s

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