27.02.2008 CLEAREST LOOK YET AT NEW GIUGIARO CONCEPT

GIUGIARO

Giugiaro has presented a fourth look at his new concept project set to be unveiled at the 78th Geneva Motor Show next week, this time allowing a much better look at the overall shape than has been previously seen through the previous three close-up teaser shots.

The car will be presented in Geneva at 2:40 pm on 4th March as the famous Italian designer celebrates the 40th anniversary of his company Italdesign being active in the design and engineering business. Italdesign has been responsible for a whole swage of iconic designs over the last four decades including the timeless first Volkswagen Golf, the stylish new Alfa Romeo Brera and the big-selling Fiat Grande Punto, among many others.

Giugiaro traditionally showcases his latest ideas and products at the Swiss show and last year he unwrapped the Vad.Ho concept an innovative, futuristic sportscar that was hydrogen powered and packaged its passengers in an unusual line astern formation. This year's project is expected to build again on the performance/alternative power theme, with the slogan "nature has never been so powerful" being used as the tagline on his website.

The new 3-door concept sports car shows its long, sleek body sitting snugly on large alloy wheels squeezed into the arches, in today's fourth photo release, with a very prominent glass roof section that flows right to the rear, this glass area complimented by large sized door window sections. An unusual rear light cluster arrangement is made up of rows of now-fashionable small LED lights, while another distinct feature of this project is the 'slice' effect along the lower flanks which is replicated in the quarter glass. The car will also be badged by Giugiaro rather than carrying a manufacturer's name.

Italdesign promise to present another teaser shot of the new concept, which will be shown on its website on Friday (29th February), as the build up to the 78th Geneva Motor Show moves into its final few days.
 

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