The Tokyo International Motor Show, which opens later this month, will see the public unveiling of a new Giorgetto Giugiaro-designed, Ferrari-based concept sportscar. Little is know about this new concept except that it is based on the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, and has been created to celebrate Giugiaro 50th anniversary as a car designer. The news regarding the concept sportscar (to be known as the Ferrari GG50) became known from a press release issued by giant Japanese tyre manufacturer Bridgestone, who will host the show car on their stand during the Tokyo show.

"Bridgestone Corporation announced today that its flagship tires, Potnza RE050, which are supplied globally, will be fitted onto the Ferrari GG50 concept car designed by world-renowned industrial designer Giorgetto Giugiaro," said Bridgestone in a statement they issued today. "The Potenza RE050 enables superior handling, while an emphasis on comfort produces a quiet driving experience. Bridgestone has already supplied Potenza tyres to a variety of new high-performance cars. They have also been employed in some of Ferrari's flagship models, namely the 612 Scaglietti, Enzo Ferrari and Superamerica. The Ferrari GG50 was designed by Giugiaro to celebrate his 50th year engaged in industrial design. The concept model, based on the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, is the only one of its kind in the world and is not intended for production or sale.
 

"The tyres for the Ferrari GG50, the Potenza RE050 RFT, feature runflat capability, and are of size 245/35R20 on the front wheels and 305/35R20 on the rear wheels. Bridgestone's proven record and high reliability amassed over the years among car makers such as Ferrari was the catalyst for bringing this plan into fruition.

"The Ferrari GG50 is planned for display at the Bridgestone booth at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show beginning on October 22 as the flagship model expressing the global nature of the Potenza RE050," the statement from Bridgestone concluded.

Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, is the world's largest manufacturer of tires and other rubber products. Tyres account for 80 percent of Bridgestone Group sales worldwide. The company also manufactures industrial rubber and chemical products, sporting goods, and other diversified products. It sells its tyres and other products in more than 150 nations.