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Marking the 500-year anniversary of Leonardo DaVinci, Italdesign dedicated the design for their new Gran Turismo 100% electric car to the genius of Italy’s architect.
Its sporty nature combines with utmost refined elegance in both its exterior lines and interior
design, placing it firmly in the premium segment.
Measuring 4,981mm in length and 2,124mm in width, it can comfortably seat four passengers. It’s 2,900mm wide wheelbase and reduced overhangs confirm its sporting focus also in aesthetic terms, emphasized by a ground clearance of just 119mm.
In keeping with its tradition, the Italdesign Innovation Design Department headed by Filippo Perini, conceived the design of this concept car so that with just a few adjustments it can easily be adapted to series production and the family feeling of several brands.
The few ‘exotic’ features typical of a show car are concentrated in the expansive gullwing doors, which allow both the front and rear seats to be accessed at the same time, as well as in the rear optical units and aerodynamic lateral tailfins integrated in the doors.
Contrast is a key aesthetic leitmotif of the DaVinci’s overall design: the final effect is that of a classic, harmonious, well-proportioned and elegant premium vehicle, while some details, such as the front end or rear optical units, represent strongly discontinuous elements.
The fully electric setup has allowed the designers to reinterpret some elements of Italdesign’s recent models, taking them to extremes.
For example, this is the case of the Y Duct, included for the first time in the 2017 Zerouno. The DaVinci’s bonnet air duct system is clearly a more prominent feature. Since no traditional radiator grille had to be incorporated, the apertures that form the Y Duct, in this case, occupy much of the vehicle’s front end and bonnet surface, determining its general design.
The vehicle’s rear end expressly evokes the Italian GT tradition, featuring a classic truncated tail, which combines an aesthetic element with an aerodynamic function. The active spoiler, located above the optical units, features a wraparound design, extending to the sides.
Designers: Italdesign Giugiaro SpA
Manufacturer: Ducati Motor SpA
