Developed by Webasto's Convertible, Roof & Body (CRB) Group, the Webasto LigHT Concept showcases an innovative roof concept featuring a polyurethane hybrid top with a new material mix that achieves a total weight of just 13 kg, despite the presence of a heated rear glass window and the good acoustic insulation properties.

The design was created by Italian IED (Istituto Europeo di Design) which took inspiration from the Fiat 124 Sport Spider, under specific request from Webasto itself.

At the 2008 Geneva Motor Show Webasto will also display three creative and dynamic 1:4-scale convertible roof models provide a glance into the automotive future; they are the result of a design study carried out in cooperation with Munich University’s Faculty of Design.

Under the motto “The roof of the future”, the potential designers had the opportunity to unleash their fantasy and develop studies beyond the classic convertible body styles.

Furthermore, the company is also displaying the world’s largest polycarbonate roof, exclusively developed for the smart fortwo and to date fitted in 100,000 series vehicles.

Above on the right and below: the Fiat 124 Sport Spider (1969-1982), designed by Pininfarina and powered by a 90 hp 1.4 liters engine.

About Webasto

Headquartered in Stockdorf near Munich, Webasto AG was founded in 1901 and has remained a family-owned business to this day. In its business groups Convertible, Roof & Body (CRB) and Global Comfort Solutions (GCS) the company employs a workforce of more than 6,200 at 56 locations around the globe.

The company is among the 100 largest suppliers to the automotive industry worldwide: its core competencies cover the development and production of complete convertible, roof and body systems, as well as heating, cooling and ventilation systems for passenger cars and commercial vehicles.

For further information visit www.webasto.de.

(Source: Webasto)