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Pegaso Z-103 Berlinetta Hardtop
.The Pegaso Z-103 Berlinetta Hardtop by Touring.
Vehicle Overview
The Pegaso Z-103 Berlinetta Hardtop is a rare Spanish sports car developed by ENASA (Empresa Nacional de Autocamiones S.A.) between 1955 and 1958. It represents the final iteration of Pegaso’s ambitious Z-series, following the Z-102, and was intended to simplify the earlier model’s complex engineering while maintaining high performance. Designed under the direction of engineer Wifredo Ricart, the Z-103 was envisioned to feature larger displacement V8 engines with overhead valve configurations, replacing the Z-102’s intricate overhead camshaft setup. Planned engine options included 3.9, 4.5, and 4.7-liter variants, with some equipped with superchargers, aiming for outputs up to 350 horsepower and top speeds exceeding 170 mph. The Berlinetta Hardtop variant was bodied by the renowned Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring of Milan, employing their Superleggera construction technique. This method utilized a lightweight tubular steel frame covered with aluminum panels, resulting in a sleek and aerodynamic design. The Berlinetta featured distinctive styling cues, including a wraparound windshield and elegant proportions, reflecting Touring’s design ethos. Production of the Z-103 was extremely limited, with only three original units completed. One notable example is chassis number 01021530110, which was sold without an engine during the liquidation of Pegaso’s sports car program. This vehicle was later fitted with an Alfa Romeo 1900 Super Sprint engine and remains in good operational condition. The Pegaso Z-103 Berlinetta Hardtop stands as a testament to Spain’s brief but notable venture into high-performance automotive manufacturing. Its combination of advanced engineering, Italian design, and rarity has cemented its status as a coveted collector’s item and a significant piece of automotive history.
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