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Bitter Type 3 Cabriolet 4.0 i (272 Hp)
Overall Rating
Bitter Type 3:
Erich Bitter Automobil GmbH is a premium sports-luxury automobile marque produced in Germany and later Austria. Founder Erich Bitter , a then retired racing driver turned automobile tuner, importer and ultimately designer began crafting his own vehicles after business ventures with Italian manufacturer Intermeccanica ended.
Bitter specialises in rebody-ing other manufacturer's vehicles and its initial production was between 1973 and 1989, selling vehicles in Europe and the United States. Thereafter, several prototypes followed with possible future low-volume production, but none arrived until the launch of the Bitter Vero in 2007....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Cabriolet Overview:
Bitter Type 3 (Cabriolet). A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
4.0 i (272 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Delivers impressive performance, transforming the Type 3 into a true high-speed grand tourer. The 272 Hp engine provides exhilarating acceleration and a commanding presence on the road, making it the enthusiast's choice.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a high-performance 4.0-liter engine from the early 90s, fuel economy would be a secondary concern. Expect consumption to be on the higher side, likely in the 15-19 MPG range.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exclusive and rare, offering unique styling
- • Powerful and refined engine options for its era
- • Luxurious and comfortable interior
- • Robust Opel/GM mechanicals for easier maintenance (compared to other exotics)
Cons:
- • Very limited production, making parts and specialized service challenging
- • Lacks modern safety features and crash test data
- • High fuel consumption, especially for the 4.0i
- • Niche market appeal limits resale value for non-collectors
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Bitter |
| Model: | Type 3 |
| Generation: | Cabriolet |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.0 i (272 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1991 |
| End of production: | 1992 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 272 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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