At the 1970 Turin Motor Show, Zagato presented a project for Luigi Chinetti and his North American Racing Team.Β The plan was to take the longitudinal V8 front-wheel-drive powertrain from the eighth-generation Cadillac Eldorado and mount it behind the rear seats to create a mid-engined layout. The Cadillac N.A.R.T. would be offered as a limited edition model to wealthy clients, combining the prestige of the three brands. Luigi Chinetti Jr. worked with General Motors in the initial planning and employed an Art Centre graduate to convert his concept drawings into full-size elevations. Following GMβs practice, a full-size clay model was then created at their Detroit studio. Zagato was chosen to build the prototype from the drawings and clay model; however, the project did not progress beyond the initial prototype.Β
