The 8 most beautiful modern Touring creations in a row
Posted on 15-05-2016 at 20:10 by willeme – No comments”
Yes. Probably. Of course. The Disco Volante is in it.
It is noteworthy to mention that there is a group of private investors were driven to a design house back to life. If there is a corner where the blows fall, it is that of the carrossiers. Vignale, Ghia, Bertone, ItalDesign, Pininfarina: they have it all very heavy, if they still exist.
That Touring was special, turned out from the previous article in which we gaze cast on the most beautiful classic designs. The intention was a top 3, but that there were a few more. A name re-use is more common, but is not always a guarantee for success. Certainly in the case of a big name there will always be a comparison to be made with the sentiments of yesteryear. With the current Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera S. r.l is just a little different. They have not much to do with the family Anderloni, but they have the survivors ‘ permission asked to the activities may continue, and the name Touring to buy and use.
Fortunately, they are clever enough to not only sports cars to build, although that is certainly their signboard. They are also busy with the restoration of classics, and they help major manufacturers with small specialized projects and even the design of objects other than cars. For now, we concentrate on the best work of the current Touring.
Maserati Quattroporte Bellagio Fastback (2008)
This car has eventually become more important than previously thought. In principle it is nothing more than an Estate version of the Quattroprte, the most beautiful Maserati ever, according to our readers. The Fastback was wider, without having an ugly back side. That was smart use of the various styling methods. Last, there was just an instance in our country to purchase.
Maserati A8GCS Berlinetta Concept (2008)
This was the first trump of the resurrection of Tourin, built according to the recipe that Touring in the continued frequent use. A totally new coach, honed interior and slightly modified technique based on an existing model. For the A8GCS was a Maserati Gran Sport immolated. The idea was to make a modern car with classic elements, without hopelessly retro. The rims are a wonderful example of and may more often under a sports car to be screwed, instead of the obligatory Forgiato’s, Vossens, or ADV.1.
Bentley Continental Flying Star (2010)
The Bentley Continental GT series is a huge success remained. The high degree of comfort, performance and presence were very much appreciated by the clientele. It is a very easy car to live with. Disadvantage of many benefits is that you really see everywhere. For us not bad, but for some owners. Exclusive you can they not really call. A custom body is about to change. In addition to Zagato was also Touring a separate version of the Continental GT, this time the Flying Star called.
Gumpert Tornante Concept (2011)
Well, the Gumpert. The car started its life as MTM Apollo, as a symbol of the south German Audi tuner. Then it was the co-founder Roland Gumpert only continue with the development of his ultimate sports car. The results are there, because on the track there are very few cars faster than the Gumpert Apollo. The now reborn supercarbouwer realized that the looks are functional (the Apollo was so ugly). In cooperation with Carrozzeria Touring was the Tornante developed. This model is based on the chassis of the Apollo, but then (much) more shapely. Also is the character of the Tornante less extreme: the Audi V8 engine that delivers a modest 700pk (thanks to MTM).
Touring Berlinetta Lusso (2011)
The F12berlinetta is a very impressive car. Both in terms of performance as rijsensaties. In terms of styling, it is not a ugly car, but the chic of the 550 Maranello is still there. Something like Touring have thought because, in 2011, came the Berlinetta Lusso. That is a much better name. Technically it remained just an F12, but there was a very elegant and graceful carriage over it. There are 5 copies were built.
Alfa Romeo Disco Volante (2013)
A big favorite among the Autobloglezers. Of course that’s entirely right, because Disco Volante is one of the most beautiful modern cars. Not only is the car beautiful, but also the process behind it. Each Disco Volante is an equally beautiful Alfa Romeo 8C disassembled. Where the 8C is unclear whether a sports car or GT, let the Disco Volante there is room for doubt: this is a stylish cruiser.
Mini Superleggera Vision (2014)
The Saab Sonnet I & II, Daihatsu Copen, Fiat barchetta and Lotus Elan SE prove that for a well-developed sports car rear-wheel drive is not necessarily needed. You would be the Mini Roadster also in that list, were it not that that is actually a Cabrio with a lower window. How it can be proved Touring in 2014 at the Concours d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. Based on a Mini R56, but with a classic body on it. Both inside and outside of beating it completely.
Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Spyder (2016)
Also the 8C Spider instances are removed. Just like the coupe, there were 500 units built. There you can get 7 from the camera, because who are as we speak being converted to Disco Volante Spyder. It is a surprise birthday present (90-year anniversary of Touring) and a very simple: technically the car is completely identical to the dense version. There we are totally not, because kíjk there to. Thanks to the two bubbles behind the head rests, the back is still something of a ‘roof’line, leaving the back still has her own identity instead of ‘roof-off-ready! ” exercises. On the roof are spoken, that are two small (3.5 kg per piece!) carbon fiber panels which are easily in the achtercompartiment fit.
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