30th Italian Motor Show (Bologna, Italy): "old concepts" on display

The next 30th Motor Show, that will take place in Bologna (Italy, 3-11 December 2005), will host the 2nd edition of "L'auto che verrà" ("The car of the future") event, organised by Promotor International in conjunction with the monthly magazine Quattroruote and with the support of Gruppo Carrozzieri Anfia designers.

This edition will focus on the theme “future mobility” and will be staged in Hall 21, where nine major Italian designers will display some concepts presented during the last years.

Autostudi presents Electric A-Trix (2001), a highly modern prototype called "Ludus tecnologico", a three-wheel concept on swinging chassis which Autostudi has patented and unveiled in 2001.

Electric A-trix features a brushless motor which unlike standard motors does not require electrical contacts sliding on the motor shaft to work, nor does it involve higher mechanical resistance, while it is virtually maintenance free. Dimensions are compact: length 1165 mm, width 800 mm, weight 60 Kg and the braking system is integral on the three wheels.

Bertone will be taking part with two vehicles.

Birusa (2003) , a coupé based on the BMW Z8 with the same V8 engine (400 HP) and aluminium chassis and length increased by 30 cm. Among the hi-tech features, the double voice-command opening roof, infra-red visor for night.

Jet 2 on the other hand is a custom-built car with tailor-made fittings, made on the basis of the Aston Martin Vanquish and represents a modern vision of the historical tradition of Italian car designers.

Carcerano presents New York, a 1:3 scale model, the result of the desire to enter the heart of “Italian culture”.

The aim of this project is to truly give concrete shape to “Italian style”, considered as an expression that integrates the strength of culture within products. In this sense, New York stands out as an aesthetic workshop.

Fioravanti presents LF, an “open air” sports car with a new concept of revolving roof, featuring an extremely innovative and simple solution, adopted on the Ferrari Superamerica.

G-Studio will display the Citroen C6 Lignage, a high-bracket saloon concept car that was first exhibited at the Geneva Salon in March of 1999 and later on Spetember at the IAA in Frankfurt. It provided the basis for the later development of the current C6 series model.

I.DE.A Institute will be at Bologna with the concept Gobi, style study for a compact multipurpose vehicle combining the features of a city car with those of an off-road vehicle.

Dedicated above all to youngsters, it can be easily transformed from a 2-seater pickup into a 4-seater. Thanks to its extreme versatility, it is an unusual solution in terms of design and function, capable of provoking excitement. Conceived for a light and low-consumption engine, but with the option of engaging the four-wheel drive.

PININFARINA presents “Rossa”, the 2-seater spider on FERRARI 550 Maranello mechanics.

Made in 2000 to celebrate the 70th year of activity of the famous designer, it won the “Villa d’Este Elegance Competition”.

This concept car, a real convertible super sportscar, was elected concept car of the year during the "Concept Car of the Year Awards" staged at the Palais du Louvre in Paris.

Stola will be at the Bologna Motor Show with two models. The Exelero, made for Fulda, an original supersports show car (nearly 6 metres long) which marks the debut of the Maybach brand in the coupé segment.

The Thesis Limousine (S85), also used by the President of the Italian Republic Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, is the flagship par excellence, made for utmost comfort when cruising down the motorway.

Zagato presents an original prototype, that marks the return of Lancia to the sportscar world. The Lancia Ypsilon Sport was primarily made for everyday use, but at the same can provide the driver with all the performance and sensations of a real sports car, thanks to the 1.9 Multijet engine that delivers 150 HP.

Within the framework of "L’auto che verrà" show, a series of meetings have been scheduled between the public of the Motor Show and a number of designers, journalists and experts in the sector. The calendar of these events will be released shortly.

Lorenza Pininfarina, president of Gruppo Carrozzieri Anfia thus describes the event.

“The Bologna Motor Show has been recognised by OICA as the Italian Car Show. Obviously, “organised” presence of Italian car designers is especially significant in this scenario. Bologna is a young appointment that involves over one million motor fans. Thanks to the efforts of the organizers, including the heartfelt support of the Anfia Car Designers Group, the exhibition of prototypes this year is aimed specifically at young people, curious by nature, anxious to understand how an automobile is born and in what direction its future lies. Enticing young people to the world of design is primarily a cultural operation, it means involving them and always making them aware of their responsibilities in choosing and responsibly using a means of transportation that combines excitement and rationality.”

(Source: MotorShow.it)