The Touring Superleggera 'Aero 3' has been unveiled by the company at the 15th Annual Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance as a powerful sports car from the Italian coach builder that pulls inspiration from a variety of sources. The car boasts a chassis and drivetrain that are repurposed from the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta with a paint job that will convey these roots to owners or onlookers. The body of the vehicle calls to mind the Alfa Romeo Disco Volante, while the line that's drawn from front to back across the design is reminiscent of the one found on the BMW kidney grille.
The Touring Superleggera 'Aero 3' is outfitted with the aforementioned Ferrari's engine without that is capable of delivering 730 horsepower that enables the carbon fiber bodied vehicle to reach a top speed of 340km/h.
Heritage-Honoring Sports Cars
The Touring Superleggera 'Aero 3' Has Design of the Past and Present
Trend Themes
1. Heritage-inspired Design - Opportunity for automakers to create sports cars that draw inspiration from classic models while incorporating modern technology.
2. Repurposing Chassis and Drivetrain - Potential for companies to reuse components from existing vehicles to develop new and unique sports car models.
3. Fusion of Iconic Design Elements - Possibility to combine design cues from multiple classic car models to create visually striking and nostalgic sports cars.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Automakers can capitalize on the demand for heritage-inspired sports cars by offering modern interpretations of iconic models.
2. Coachbuilding - Opportunity for coach builders to collaborate with automakers in bringing heritage-inspired designs to life, creating exclusive and customized sports cars.
3. Automotive Design and Engineering - Chance for designers and engineers to innovate by integrating classic design elements with advanced technologies in sports car development.