The Europa was intended to be a smaller, lower cost alternative to the more expensive Strada model that would take Bizzarrini into volume production and compete with sports cars from Alfa Romeo and Lancia.

[1] However, due to the bankruptcy of Bizzarrini in 1969, production of the Europa ended after only a handful of cars were built.

The 1.9L engine was mounted behind the front axle, like in the Strada, and produced around 110 hp (82 kW), allowing the Europa to reach a claimed top speed of 128 mph (206 km/h).

[2] The Europa also featured a fiberglass body, penned by Bizzarrini designer Pietro Vanni, independent front and rear suspension, a limited-slip differential and four wheel disc brakes.

However, some cars, sources say around 20, were assembled in the late 1960s and early 1970s using Europa parts and unused chassis from the Bizzarrini factory after they went bankrupt.