WeirdONES In the automotive world, the Giovanni Michelloti's name is very famous as one of the world's greatest car designers. Many of his automotive works have graced various automotive brands in the world ranging from sports cars to trucks. In our beloved Trussty sites, on several occasions we have also discussed the automotive works by the Italian' maestro.
1988 Michelotti Pura is a two seater road going sportscar based on the world championship winning Albatech group C2 race car, built by the Albatech for Michelotti Studio under direction of Edgardo Michelotti designed by Tateo Uchida. (Picture from: Classic and Recreation Sportscars)
As we all knew, the maestro passed away in January 23, 1980. Although the unique car would be discussed was designed and built after the maestro passed away. However it is only propered if the car said to be one of the works ever had created under the great name of Giovanni Michelotti in the late 1980s, due to it's made by the Michelotti Studio, his founded studio of the 1959.
1988 Michelotti Pura is made of the fiber and composite materials and has a glass canopy could slide back or even could also be removed of the vehicle. (Picture from: Classic and Recreation Sportscars)
And the unique car in question was named Michelotti Pura (an Italian word means 'Pure') is the only example of a two seater road going sportscar based on the world championship winning Albatech group C2 race car or effectively, a F3 road car. The car built by Michelotti Studio under the direction of Edgardo Michelotti (son of Giovanni Michelotti), designed by a Japanese designer named Tateo Uchida.
1988 Michelotti Pura is powered by a mid-mounted Alfa Romeo 4-cylinder 1.8-liter turbocharged engine coupled with a ZF 5-speed transmission. (Picture from: MichelottiPura)
The two seater Pura sports car weighed only 1,4313 lbs and powered with a mid-mounted Alfa Romeo 4-cylinder 1.8-liter turbocharged engine coupled with a ZF 5-speed transmission. The light weight was made possible by the vehicle’s body made of the fiber and composite materials. The glass canopy could slide back or even could also be removed of the vehicle. The intenor consisted of a standard instrument panel with analog instruments.
1988 Michelotti Pura prototype is tested and developed in the Fiat wind tunnel, the aerodynamics of the Pura were very ahead of its time for a road car. (Picture from: Classic and Recreation Sportscars)
The
car project done by the Albatech (the Mario Colucci & Georgio Striano's
company), and it is built in carbon fibre and aluminium (carbon-fibre composite
chassis) with ground effect body styling offering a power to weight
ratio of 4,2-3kgs per hp. With the Colucci and Stirano's input, so the Pura
has a real racing pedigree. The prototype is tested and developed in the Fiat wind tunnel, the aerodynamics of the Pura were very ahead of its time for a road car.
The prototype known as the only one model ever made and also has many advanced aerodynamic engineering details that predate of the Lotus Elise or Renault Spider and the McLaren's use of carbon fibre composite in 1992. No wonder, if In general the Pura sports car prototype could be said to be an automotive creation that was born far ahead of its time.
The Pura prototype is a very small compact vehicle and is reminiscent of the Etceterini cars of the 1940's to 1960's is displayed for the first time at the 1988 Torino Motor Show. Currently, the sports car owned by Tony Calo since 1997 and registered for the road-used in the UK. *** [EKA [26042021] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSTYLING.RU | MICHELOTTIPURA | FACEBOOK | EVERYBODYWIKI ]
Got A Spirit Dense cities, traffic jams, limited parking spaces sparked the idea of the world's car manufacturers to create small cars. If we know city cars, then there's a Swiss auto manufacturer, Micro Mobility System AG. recently introduced an even tiny car which named the Microlino.
The Microlino 2.0 electric-powered 'bubble car' posed along with the Microletta, its three-wheeled sibling. (Picture from: Microlino-Car)
And if we look at the shape, it makes us to remind the figure of a classic tiny car called the Isetta. We will give a little information about the legendary classic tiny car. This tiny car is also commonly referred to as a “bubble car,” perhaps due to its small round shape resembling a soap bubble.
From the shape of the legendary Italian bubble car, BMW Isetta (in pictured is 1956 BMW Isetta Cabrio) then Micro Mobility System AG. was inspired to redesign a modern electric-powered vehicle named Microlino. (Picture from: Microcarmuseum)
If you are an automotive enthusiast, you may have heard of the tiny Isetta crowded milling around on the streets of the European cities in post-World War II. Well, that's a unique shaped tiny car with a door in front. Initially, the car is designed and made by the Italian firm of Iso SpA. in the 1952. And then, the legendary tiny car was produced under licensed by many brands worldwide, ranging from VELAM, De Carlo, Romi, up to BMW, and under the last manufacturer emblem made it known famous by the name of BMW Isetta.
From the shape of the legendary Italian bubble car, then Kusnacht-based auto company was inspired to redesign a modern electric-powered vehicle. The model was first introduced in 2015, and today the development version under the name of Microlino 2.0 is being demonstrated for the first time. As we mentioned before, the car designs is based and inspired by the famous tiny car Isetta.
The Microlino 2.0 electric-powered 'bubble car' has thick retro impression, that can be seen from its classic rounded style in a more modern way. (Picture from: Carvagamza)
It could be said, not just inspired, but it looks almost the same in all angles, except the drivetrain. And the thick retro impression can be seen from its classic rounded style but is now packaged in a more modern way. The roof is made higher to increase headroom. The A-pillar is made longer to increase visibility. But the exact dimensions were not disclosed by the automaker, only mentioned that the car has a length of 2.4 meters, means it's more compact than a small MPV.
In addition to its small appearance, another uniqueness is the access to in-out of the cabin. Like the Isetta, the source of its inspiration, the Microlino also has only one door that is used as access for the driver and passenger which is placed in front. So the car's muzzle also functions as a door. So when the door is opened, the windshield and part of the A-pillar would be opened.
The Microlino 2.0's front also functions as a door. So when the door is opened, the windshield and part of the A-pillar would be opened. (Picture from: Carmudi)
For the exterior, the Swiss auto manufacturer makes it as simple as possible with The rear wheel tracks are made narrower than the front wheels. The car main accessories such the front and rear lights are in a straight line. Round mirrors blend with the headlights and rear fender that swallows a quarter of the wheel.
Well, when we look into the cabin, we will be surprised. Since the interior is almost empty and there is nothing, there are only a few digital devices and not many buttons. It seems that all the settings on this tiny car can be done through a single instrument panel display.
The Microlino 2.0 electric-powered 'bubble car' interior is almost empty and there is nothing, there are only a few digital devices and not many buttons. (Picture from: Carvagamza)
The rack steer stands independently without having to go through firewalls like a “normal” car and it can be folded for easy in or out passages. Then no infotainment system, big screen or anything. So in this car all those functions can be done by using the smartphone that has been provided with a special holder on the dashboard.
This Swiss automotive company said that the Microline 2.0 was developed from the previous version by changing the material from the chassis to iron and aluminum. The axles are widened to accommodate independent suspension at the front and rear. Its electric motor is claimed to be more powerful and efficient by around 15%, but there are no further details about the power and torque.
The rear wheel tracks of the Microlino 2.0 electric-powered are made narrower than the front wheels. (Picture from: Carvagamza)
This small car utilizes the NMC battery as its power supply which is said to be able to make it run up to 90 kph (very sufficient for city use). Furthermore, the automaker provides two battery options to drive the motor, namely 8 kWh or 14.4 kWh with a range of about 125 km and 200 km. By looking at the small battery capacity, it certainly makes it fully charged faster, and claimed that it only takes about 4 hours through a household power source.
Now for the price, the Microline 2.0 is priced starting at €12,000 (or approx Rp. 194 million), and we thought that's a quite expensive for a micro car. The Swiss manufacturer said that 17 thousand people already have ordered the car. Meanwhile for mass production, it would only start next year. We'll just have to wait...!
The Microletta electric-powered three-wheeled vehicle concept is uses two 4,2 kWh batteries. (Picture from: Carvagamza)
Well, the Micro Mobility System also provides another vehicles called the Microletta. If the Microline is a four-wheeled vehicle, then this one is a three-wheeled vehicle with a retro style too. What's interesting, besides the shape is cute like a toy, the Microletta could be riden without the need for a driving license like a motorcycle in general.
This three-wheeled vehicle uses two batteries with a capacity of 4.2 kWh each, making it capable of running as far as 100 km. In fact, each battery can be removed and replaced with a fully charged battery if needed. It's just that the Microletta is still a concept vehicle and is in the finalization stage. If it is completed and produced later, the price is estimated to be around €4,900 (approx Rp. 79 million).
The emergence of various innovations and concepts of electric-powered vehicles, indicates the seriousness of the world's automotive industry in welcoming electrification. An inevitability that will happen soon, as the use of petrol and diesel engines will be reduced or even banned in the near future.😁 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MICROLINO-CAR | ]
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WeirdONES The Isetta 300 is one of the old European micro cars with three wheels that was built by BMW back in the 1950s and it many ways it remains an icon for the Bavarians. The little three-wheeler was never known for its agility or performance, but that might change today.
Now you can see a Isetta that has been modified in such a way to be a small dragster monster called Isetta Dragster. Performance of a mini monster is powered by a supercharged 502 cu. in the V8 engine from Chevrolet. With its 2-speed manual transmission and monster of an engine, the Isetta Dragster could spew a power of 730 hp. It also comes with a dual-circuit disc brake system, an AP balance bar for burnouts and a new suspension system from the current generation BMW M3.
The dragster car also sits on five-spoke wheels and B.F. Goodrich G-Force tires. At the rear, the Isetta dragster has a single 18-inch racing wheel with a Sumitomo HTRZ II tire, and a huge racing wing.
The mini monster car comes with a BDS supercharger, twin Holley 750 CFM double pumper carburetors, and Zoomies exhaust headers that can shoot four feet long flames. The dragster measures 12 ft. 4 in. or 5.19 m in length..
In the year of 2013, this mini dragster monster auctioned at RM Auctions, when sold, it’s expected to cost the owner anywhere from U.S $75,000 to $100,000. *** [EKA [130314] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ZERCUSTOMS | BMW BLOG]
UniqueONES An Italian car designer, Lazzarini is famous for his crazy ideas in modifying cars, including Alfa Romeo 4C and Fiat 500 with V8 engines sourced from the Ferrari 458 Italia. It’s been a few years since we’ve heard from that last concept, but now Lazzarini says they actually want to build one with investor help.
Lazzarini's crazy idea is a 'Fiat 500' plus 'Ferrari 458 Italia' equals '550 Italia Prototipo Uno'. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JJE0Px)
As reported by Jalopnik on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, Lazzarini admit the idea to change the Fiat 500 or he called '550 Italia Prototipo Uno' is a crazy idea. He also explained how the changes are done if the Fiat 500 was converted into the Ferrari's V8-engined car.
Front-right side view of Lazzarini 550 Italia Prototipo Uno. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JJE0Px)
Left side view of Lazzarini 550 Italia Prototipo Uno on the run. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JJE0Px)
According to him, the engine compartment was emptied. This means that the old machine removed. So even with the seat in the rear. Well, in the former back seat was the position of the Ferrari engine was installed.
Rear close view of Lazzarini 550 Italia Prototipo Uno. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JJE0Px)
Rear view of Lazzarini 550 Italia Prototipo Uno. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JJE0Px)
Not only that. The original wheelbase measuring 230 cm was added about 35 cm, so that the length to 265 cm. Changes also performed on gearbox, transmission, and suspension systems.
However, until now the designer was still not willing to give details of the results of the engine testing. However, it is certain that the Fiat 500 has devastating power. It seems that this Lazarini's 550 Italia Prototipo Uno is not the only ferocious-powered superbug, here it's the rival named Oemmedi Fiat 500-Murciélago. *** [EKA [170415] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LAZZARINI DESIGN | JALOPNIK]
Over the past few days we have discussed some of the microcars that were ever existed but may have been forgotten today (here). Now, we are back with a microcar that only exists in Bethesda's Fallout game. The first time we saw this cute microcar shape while surfing the internet, we were immediately interested in discussing it.
Here's the unique-shaped imaginary microcar from Fallout 4 called Zip. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2K3SVzb)
Yes, at that time we were on the Pinterest site, we saw this microcar unique figure appeared in the 'teardrop' classic design style on an short-article published on IGCD.net. This unique imaginary microcar is one of the non-playable items in a multi-platform game (PC, PS4, and XBox) titled Fallout 4 made by Bethesda Game Studios, which was released in 2015.
The unique-shaped imaginary microcar from Fallout 4 called Zip has the windshield which has a portion of about three-quarters of the front fascia. (Picture from: https://binged.it/33Yhk0g)
On the page, this imaginary tadpole-shaped microcar is referred to as the Iso Isetta, perhaps because it bears a resemblance to the microcar made by Iso in the 1950s. We're not sure, do you see any similarities of boths? After reading the comments of the article on the IGCD.net page where they on average mention that this microcar is estimated to be almost the same size as the 1953 Iso Isetta and 1955 BMW Isetta 250.
The unique-shaped imaginary microcar from Fallout 4 called Zip, and physically, it can be said that the three-wheeled microcar adopts the typical jet-age style that was booming in the 1950s. (Picture from: https://binged.it/33Yhk0g)
Actually in this game this cute microcar is called 'Blue Zip' or 'Zip'. As you can see, the microcar is painted in blue while on the billboard somewhere in the Fallout's wasteland, maybe that's why it's called Blue Zip while the wrecked ones are red, maybe that's called Zip only.
The unique-shaped imaginary microcar from Fallout 4 called Zip has has the hinges on the roof to hold and open a door like the gullwing door as the access to the car's cabin. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2K3SVzb)
From the pictures in the internet, physically it can be described as a small, three-wheeled, single-seated vehicle with two large glass doors on each side for easy access. The steering wheel, left and right shift sticks were removable to allow the driver more room when stepping into the small car. It had a large windshield and no real back window or side mirrors.
Which is the Zip's imaginary microcar more like? Here's 1953 Iso Isetta is built by Iso and also the forerunner of the BMW Isetta models. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gAd5gy)
There are two large headlights along with a small one on top of the car and two running lights on the lower sides, with no visible brake lights. This three-wheeled microcar adopts the typical jet-age style that was booming in the 1950s (so it looks more like a 'tiny space-shuttle capsule' than a car), it is possible that this shape was deliberately made to fit the Fallout 4 game story plots.
Which is the Zip's imaginary microcar more like? Here's 1955 BMW Isetta 250 built under license of the Italian company Iso. (Picture from: https://binged.it/33Yhk0g)
There is a quite striking difference when saw from the access to the cabin, as we already know that the 1953 Iso Isetta and 1955 BMW Isetta 250 microcars have access to the cabin via the front. However, there is little resemblance to the 1953 Iso Isetta when viewed from the placement of the headlamps in a lower position and the large side windows.
Which is the Zip's imaginary microcar more like? Here's 1956 Heinkel Kabine 175 Type 153 was a microcar produced by Heinkel Flugzeugwerke ranging from 1956 to 1958. (Picture from: https://binged.it/33Yhk0g)
The tadpole-shaped Zip microcar has a hinge on the roof to open the door up like a gullwing door. So it's clear that access to the cabin is through the sides like an ordinary car. Besides being based on some very obscure models / concepts, it is most likely a mix of many designs.
Which is the Zip's imaginary microcar more like? Here's 1953 Gaitán Auto-Tri, an egg-shaped microcar by a Seville-based manufacturer named Construcciones Gaitán, SL. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3kAYZgn)
If we look at the design of the tadpole-shaped microcar, it is very similar to the Gaitán Auto-Tri microcar concept, which is designed like an egg made by a Seville-based manufacturer, called Construcciones Gaitán, SL. in 1953. Maybe because not many people know this Spanish microcar, so the Zip is said to be similar to the Iso Isetta and BMW Isetta 250 or even Heinkel Kabine 175 Type 153. Then what do you think about its powertrain? Do You have any ideas about a suitable engine for this Zip microcar?
Although the Zip microcar is only an imaginary vehicle, and it doesn't exist in the real world. Of course, this does not necessarily preclude the possibility of being manifested in the real world. Yes, if someone is interested and has the capability to do that, why not? Are you interested in bringing the unique-shaped microcar to the world? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | IGDC.NET | BING ]
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The development and presence of cheap and fuel-efficient microcars helped in the impoverished Europe of the postwar period and attracted those who could not afford to buy "real" cars. Over time, their popularity spiked after the Suez Crisis of 1956, when the price of oil rose steeply. It looks like the idea of the cheap and fuel-efficient microcar seems to have come to the peak of its line, just as motorcycles in the 1950s.
Several microcars that attended at the Gould's 16th Annual Microcar & Minicar Classic Event of 2011. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/39ECq7l)
1940 Mathis 333 microcar uses an in-line two-cylinder 707 cc water-cooled engine. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2JHLUUI)
Here are 5 classic microcars that may have escaped the public's view and very few know of their existence, but have also colored the microcars heyday in the postwar era.
1. Mathis 333
In 1940 when Paris is under German's occupation. In the factory of Ste Mathis is located in the Parisian suburbs at Gennevilliers, the company made it under great secrecy work progresses on a car for the time after the war. The code name is VEL 333, which stands for Light Economic Car - 3 wheels, 3 places and 3 liters per 100 km. It is the aerodynamic engineer Jean Andreau who gave it his futuristic line.
1940 Mathis 333 microcar sat on display at the Rétromobile 2005 in Paris, France. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2JHLUUI)
This revolutionary car - which body was built out of aluminium and weighted more than 380 kg - was propelled by a flat two-cylinder motor of 707 cc cooled by water. The Mathis 333 made debuted at the 1946 Paris Automobile Show. Unfortunately, only ten examples of this astonishing three-wheeler were built.
2. Inter Autoscooter The microcar follows touted an autoscooter with a lift-back hatch that resembles an airplane. Some say it was produced to compete with the Messerschmitt KR175 which also appeared that year. This is not surprising as both cars are made by the aircraft company and have a similar tandem seating layout in the cockpit.
1953 Inter Autoscooter 175 Berline microcar built by the French aircraft manufacturer S.N.C.A.N. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3oobDQQ)
This microcar was produced from 1954 to 1958 by the French aircraft manufacturer S.N.C.A.N. There were 2 model ever produced, one with a cockpit cover that hinged open from the side and named the Berline, the other an open bodied version called the Torpedo. Both models were powered by a small Ydral 175 cc two-stroke engine driving the single rear wheel and the company built over 300 units microcar.
3. Fuji Cabin Like Messerschmitt, Hitachi was originally a manufacturer of military aircraft that converted to the manufacture of motorcycles after World War II when it was banned from building planes. Working with Fuji, it produced the Fuji Cabin, a scooter with a polyester cabin.
1955 Fuji Cabin microcar built by Hitachi, the Japanese military aircraft manufacturer that converted to the motorcycle manufacturer after World War II. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3oobDQQ)
The microcar is designed by Ryuichi Tomiya, the greatest of the early Japanese car designers, who had worked for Nissan in the 1930s. The Fuji Cabin wasn’t so popular and very few items were actually built (years of production: 1955–1958).
4. Spatz Victoria Stuttgart engineer Egon Brütsch, a longtime developer of microcars, failed in his one attempt to mass produce one of his designs. Industrialist Harald Friedrich, who had bought the rights to manufacture the Brütsch 200, a pretty three-wheeled plastic microcar, arranged with Hans Ledwinka, the great engineer-designer, to bring the project up to speed.
1956 Spatz Victoria microcar designed by Hans Ledwinka after the right of manufacture of the Egon Brütsch's three-wheeled vehicle called Brütsch 200 shifted to Harald Friedrich. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3oobDQQ)
As it turned out, Ledwinka remodelled everything, and Friedrich then refused to pay Brütsch, claiming that the car was now distinctly different from the Brütsch design. They went to court over the matter, and the court sided with Friedrich. The car, very similar to the Messerschmitt, was produced during the years 1956–1958, a chic sporty convertible.
5. Frisky Family 3 This small British car conceived by Raymond Flower was produced by Henry Meadows Ltd., later Frisky Cars Ltd. The company offered several variants of the microcars. The very beautiful body was the work of the Turin-based Vignale studio. The Frisky Family 3, rolled out in 1959, was a three-wheeled model, unlike the other Friskies, and thus cheaper.
1959 Frisky Family 3, a tiny British car is designed by Raymond Flower and was produced by Henry Meadows Ltd.(Picture from: https://bit.ly/3oobDQQ)
In line with the world's economic conditions improved, then the microcar trend sloped down. People can afford to buy 'real' cars again. What need is there for what is essentially a motorcycle with automobile seating and a roof? Maybe that's what people thought about. In fact both motorbikes and microcars have survived and still have specified segments in the global market.
However, if the oil prices fluctuate again and adding with environmental issues had bigger influence in the global forum, so it is believed that the trend of the microcars will be emerge again, included some of which are powered by electric motors for the answer. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ENSO.READYMAG.COM | CLASSICS ]
When we talk about unique shaped vehicles, it will never end.Why?Because as long as there are enough creative people in this world who keep creating things for various purposes, so long as it is also something unique there will always be. Well, on this occasion we will discuss a unique vehicle that was made in the 1940s and looks very different from most four-wheeled vehicles that existed at that time.
1948 TASCO prototype designed by Gordon Buehrig on display at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/35NM9GE)
Originally, this four-wheeled vehicle was made by The American Sports Car Company and later coined 'TASCO,' which is its acronym. It is designed by a German designer named Gordon Buehrig, inspired by the WWII fighter planes.
As an automotive designer Gordon Buehrig in his portofolio was the person who responsible for the design work of some of the most popular cars at that time, namely the Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg designs, including the stunning coffin-nosed Cord 810/812 and the Auburn 851 Speedster.
From its appearance, this car is clearly inspired by the design of an airplane, where it can be seen on the roof which applies the T-top roof design and the layout of the instrument panel on the dashboard.In particular, the T-top roof design was later patented by the designer in 1951.
1948 TASCO prototype in one of its original outings back in the 1950s. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/35NM9GE)
The car which only made one unit as a prototype can be described as a unique-shaped car with a long hood and a short deck, grand-tourer-like proportions, but then the designer gives a touch of the unique aerospace DNA into the design.
While the interior of this odd-shaped car has 2 seats that can accommodate 2 people in it and has a dashboard design and instrument control panel that is very similar to an airplane. And when you are in the cabin it feels as if you are in the cabin of an airplane.
1948 TASCO prototype has a dashboard design and instrument control panel that is very similar to an airplane. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/35NM9GE)
As quoted of Motor City Garage, this strange car was done in one ambitious TASCO project but never never progressed beyond this single running prototype by Beuhrig and a handful fellow stylists including Virgil Exner and Bob Bourke while working for Studebaker.
They hauled the 1939 Mercury from the South Bend junkyard to supply the Tasco chassis and drivetrain. Then built the body at the Derham body workshop in Pennsylvania, which used extensive aluminum construction with fiberglass front wheel covers with one of the unique features is the pair of plexiglass roof panels that can be lifted, which we now refer to as T-Tops.
Right front view of 1948 TASCO prototype designed by Gordon Buehrig on display at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/35NM9GE)
Well, the T-Top roof design which later became famous in the 1960s when GM applied the roof design to its 1968 Corvette models. This then made those American manufacturer sued by Buehrig for using it on its model. Unfortunately, he was paid very little for his patent and it became almost a trademark for Corvettes.
Fully detailed 1948 Tasco quarter-scale model at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/35NM9GE)
Quoting from the same source, indeed the Tasco prototype looked strange in terms of aesthetics at the time, on which directly also acknowledged by the designer by calling his awkward car 'my Edsel.'
Now this prototype evetually found its way into the possesion of Nevada car collector Richie Clyne, who later donated it to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum. While the car cannot be called a success in any real sense, it doesn't make it any less attractive, and it makes a great addition to the collection. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | THE RICHEST | AUTOBLOG | MACS MOTOR CITY GARAGE]
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The prototype known as the only one model ever made and also has many advanced aerodynamic engineering details that predate of the Lotus Elise or Renault Spider and the McLaren's use of carbon fibre composite in 1992. No wonder, if In general the Pura sports car prototype could be said to be an automotive creation that was born far ahead of its time. 
