#italdesign

Honda NSX Tribute by Italdesign Launched

The Bugatti EB 18/3 Chiron Concept was designed at Italdesign under the direction of Fabrizio Giugiaro. Presented at the 1999 Frankfurt Motor Show, it had been commissioned by the Volkswagen Group as part of their relaunch of the Bugatti marque. Finished in classic French Racing Blue, the concept was powered by a 6.3-litre W18 engine. The design and the engine were passed over for the W16 Veyron hypercar that was introduced in 2005.

After the GM takeover, Lotus pivoted and a replacement for their compact sports car, the Elan, took priority. This was Italdesign’s proposal for the M100 project, which was designed to accommodate a transverse, front-wheel-drive Isuzu powertrain GM planned to use for the new-generation Elan. Italdesign’s styling was passed over in favour of an in-house design by Peter Stevens.

Giorgetto Giugiaro, Italdesign

Italdesign Aztec Barchetta 1988. - source Amazing Classic Cars.