1972 Iso Grifo Series II

The series 2 marked the change to the 427 corvette engine. During the upgrade, major changes were made to the front of the car and the hood. After 1972, the chevrolet engine proved unreliable and Iso moved towards a Ford driveline. Bertone deisgned the body of the Grifo for both the first and second series.

1972 Iso Grifo Series II Gallery

 

Auction Sales History

1972 Iso Grifo IR8 Targa Conversion 230-381 – sold for €201,600 Unique targa top conversion. High-quality recent restoration. Five-speed gearbox for effortless cruising.Auction Source: 2014 Monaco by RM Auctions

In Detail

engine	Chevrolet Corvette V8
displacement	6997 cc / 427.0 in³
bore	107.95 mm / 4.25 in
stroke	95.5 mm / 3.76 in
compression	10.25:1
power	304.3 kw / 408.1 bhp @ 5200 rpm
specific output	58.32 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	bhp per tonne
driven wheels	Front Engine / RWD
front tires	205Vr15
rear tires	205VR15
f brake size	mm / in
r brake size	mm / in
curb weight	1400 kg / 3086 lbs
wheelbase	2500 mm / 98.4 in
front track	1410 mm / 55.5 in
rear track	1410 mm / 55.5 in
length	4430 mm / 174.4 in
width	1770 mm / 69.7 in
height	1220 mm / 48.0 in
gear ratios	:1
top speed	~250 kph / 155.3 mph