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Michelotto unveils 380-horsepower Gruppo 4 Tributo in Padua
Michelotto unveiled its new Gruppo 4 Tributo at Palazzo Moroni, Padua’s city hall.
The company was founded in Padua in 1969 and has become an international name in motorsport while keeping its roots in the city.
The car celebrates 50 years since the 308 Gruppo 4 received sporting homologation.
It is a two-seat coupe with a 3.4-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine producing 380 horsepower.
The car weighs 950 kilograms, has a five-speed manual gearbox and sends power to the rear wheels.
The project was promoted by Padua entrepreneur Francesco Calzavara, founder of Ac Motorsport, and Giorgio Gomiero, chief executive of Michelotto Group.
Its unveiling was presented as a tribute to the company’s history and its connection to Padua.
Michelotto unveiled the Gruppo 4 Tributo at Palazzo Moroni, Padua’s city hall.
The two-seat sports car was created to mark 50 years since the sporting homologation of the 308 Gruppo 4.
Its naturally aspirated 3.4-litre V8 produces 380 horsepower.
The car weighs 950 kilograms and has a five-speed manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive.
Michelotto was founded in Padua in 1969 by Giuliano Michelotto.
- Who
- Michelotto unveiled the car. The project was promoted by Francesco Calzavara and Giorgio Gomiero.
- What
- The Gruppo 4 Tributo is a two-seat sports car with a 380-horsepower V8 engine.
- When
- It was unveiled on 11 October 2026.
- Where
- Palazzo Moroni, Padua, Italy.
- Why
- It was created to mark 50 years since the sporting homologation of the 308 Gruppo 4 and to pay tribute to Padua.
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We wanted to share this pride
It is a real pleasure to take part in this event, which presents the whole city with not only an exceptional sports car, but also a technological excellence in world motorsport.
Giuliano Michelotto founded the company in Padua.
Michelotto unveiled the Gruppo 4 Tributo at Palazzo Moroni in Padua.
- Engine
- Naturally aspirated 3.4-litre V8
- Power
- 380 horsepower
- Weight
- 950 kilograms
- Transmission
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Location
- Palazzo Moroni, Padua
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