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. As from now, the Disco
Volante will be available to the discerning customer
After 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.
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. Among them will be collectors, sporting drivers
and design aficionados.
The Disco Volante is a two-seater Gran Turismo. 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. Each
unit, of which the construction requires 4,000 hours of manual work, will be
built only on demand.
History
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. The briefing at Carrozzeria Touring in that year
mentioned the need for a shape that was 'insensitive to wind'. The unique basic
design was even registered as 'design patent'. Using Alfa Romeo 1900 C
elements, the car received a new tubular chassis, and a lightweight, striking
and efficient aluminium body.
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).
Exterior Design
The present Disco Volante celebrates the myth of the 1952
style icon. The new design briefing required to blend ingredients as
innovation, emotion and aerodynamic properties into a timeless and essential
shape. Keywords are: bold, innovative, refreshing, daring.
During the development stage, Head of Design Louis de
Fabribeckers and his team cooperated with the engineers on an almost daily
basis. "We focused on the preservation of the design essence. - says de
Fabribeckers - Once the design frozen, we had to understand the manufacturing
problems and solve them right away without compromising the design."
Many elements were changed in this stage, like a slightly
higher bonnet needed for the engine bay ventilation. Still, the original
proportions were retained, so these changes will be hardly noticed. The final
result is even more dramatic and impressive than the styling study that was
presented in 2012.
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