Renzo Rivolta

Italian engineer, founder of Iso Rivolta

Renzo Rivolta - Italian engineer, founder of Iso Rivolta
Born

September 5th, 1908
116 years ago

Died

1966
59 years ago — 58 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Italy

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An Italian engineer established a company specializing in automobiles, Iso Rivolta. The company began by producing refrigerators and later shifted focus to motorcycles and then cars. Notable for the production of the Iso Grifo, a luxury sports car, and the Iso Rivolta IR 300, which featured a unique design and performance capabilities. The company gained attention in the 1960s for its innovative engineering and design. Rivolta also made contributions to the automotive industry with his engineering expertise.

Founded Iso Rivolta

Produced Iso Grifo luxury sports car

Developed the Iso Rivolta IR 300

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