500 GP 8 Cilindri

The model shown here, from 1957, is a restyling of the first model which came out in 1954, by the engineer Giulio Cesare Carcano. Production of a second version had been the long-time dream of Carcano, which became a reality in 1957 and the most famous Moto Guzzi racing bike of all time. Thus, the final version of the famous 90-degree V four-stroke eight-cylinder engine with a capacity of 498.5 cc became an icon in the history of motorcycle racing. Its new, more powerful and modern engine, in addition to allowing a top speed of 275 km/h, adopted innovative technical solutions, such as the single spar frame which allowed for smaller oil and coolant reservoirs and freed up valuable space around the sizeable engine.