![]() Still, the original proportions were retained, so these changes will be hardly noticed. Many elements were changed in this stage, like a slightly higher bonnet needed for the engine bay ventilation. says de Fabribeckers - Once the design frozen, we had to understand the manufacturing problems and solve them right away without compromising the design." "We focused on the preservation of the design essence. Keywords are: bold, innovative, refreshing, daring.ĭuring the development stage, Head of Design Louis de Fabribeckers and his team cooperated with the engineers on an almost daily basis. The new design briefing required to blend ingredients as innovation, emotion and aerodynamic properties into a timeless and essential shape. The present Disco Volante celebrates the myth of the 1952 style icon. ![]() Initially aimed at sports car racing, the C52 Disco Volante is one of the best examples to illustrate the credo of Touring's founder Felice Bianchi Anderloni "Il peso è il nemico, la resistenza dell'aria è l'ostacolo" (weight is the enemy, air resistance the obstacle). Using Alfa Romeo 1900 C elements, the car received a new tubular chassis, and a lightweight, striking and efficient aluminium body. The unique basic design was even registered as 'design patent'. The briefing at Carrozzeria Touring in that year mentioned the need for a shape that was 'insensitive to wind'. The lightweight and ultra-aerodynamic Alfa Romeo C52 'Disco Volante' was considered a design icon almost right from the start, when it saw the light of day in 1952. Each unit, of which the construction requires 4,000 hours of manual work, will be built only on demand. It is based on the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione coupé with its front-central mounted 4.7 litre V8 engine and a transaxle rear drive with unmodified specifications. The Disco Volante is a two-seater Gran Turismo. Among them will be collectors, sporting drivers and design aficionados. In just under a year's time, the Disco Volante has developed from a prototype to a production model ready to be enjoyed by a clientele appreciating its unique combination of craftsmanship, quality, innovative design and automotive history. As from now, the Disco Volante will be available to the discerning customer.Īfter the striking successes in the recent Geneva shows, the Disco Volante is another testimony of Touring's capability as a creator and manufacturer of bespoke-designed cars coach built in very limited runs to world class quality standards. The model itself was constructed by Stola between 20.Following the introduction of the full-scale styling model in 2012, Touring Superleggera is proud to present the first production model of the iconic Disco Volante at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Įxterior design of the see-through model was developed by Alessandro Dambrosio and Tori Odagiri of Centro Stile Alfa Romeo under the supervision of Wolfgang Egger. Alfa Romeo eventually launched a new production crossover SUV, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, in late 2016, with sales commencing the following year. The term means 'perfection' or the 'synthesis of opposites' in Arabic. ĭuring the development stages, Alfa Romeo used the project name CXover. The brand was also intended to have returned to the United States in 2007. The vehicle used the Fiat Premium platform, which it shared with the 159, Spider and Brera, and was initially set for launch in 2007. The Kamal was presented at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show. ![]() ![]() The Alfa Romeo Kamal is a crossover SUV (sports utility vehicle) concept car designed by the Italian car manufacturer Alfa Romeo. ![]() Centro Stile Alfa Romeo under Wolfgang Egger ![]()
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