Here're the Maranello's long snouted species of the 1990s to early 2000s

Unique ONES Everyone knows that Ferrari, the Italian premium car brand has always produced high-performance and classy automotive products since it was first founded in 1947 by Enzo Ferrari. Sometimes in the process of developing a car model, the Maranello-based automotive manufacturer involves famous figures in the racing world.

Ferrari 550 Maranello (left) posed along with its successor Ferrari 575M Maranello (right). (Picture from: Forza-Mag.com)

This was noted to have been done by Ferrari in the 1990s, when Luca di Montezemollo as CEO of Ferrari wanted to revive the long-nosed model with the V12 engine that had been produced and was successful in the past. For this reason, the Italian premium car manufacturer took a German famous  Formula-1 racer, Michael Schumacher in the development of the mentioned  high-performance road car.

Ferrari 550 Barchetta (left) posed along with its successor Ferrari 575M Superamerica (right). (Picture from: SentimentalShop)

To realize the mentioned sports car into reality, then Ferrari submitted the project to Pininfarina, one of the Italian leading coachbuilders. So then in 1996, here was born a sports car named the Ferrari 550 Maranello Grand Tourer with a design that was said to be very thick, inspired by the legendary figure of the Ferrari 275 GTB.

Ferrari 550 Maranello powered by a front mounted 5,474cc V12 engine coupled with 6-speeds manual transmission system. (Picture from: Wikipedia)

The model's name referred to the 5.5-litres total engine displacement in decalitres and dedicated to the town of Maranello, home to the Ferrari headquarters and factory. The power of the sports car comes from a front mounted 5,474cc V12 engine coupled with 6-speeds manual transmission system, which said to be burst of power of 384 hp and able to make the car accelerates from rest to 100 kph in just 4 seconds.

Ferrari 550 Barchetta is made to be the spyder version in the 2000. (Picture from: Wikipedia)

Not only the coupe-style sports cars ever built during 1996 to 2001, it turns out that Pininfarina also made the spyder version in 2000 and called the Ferrari 550 Barchetta. During its production period there're 3,083 units of the Ferrari 550 Maranello had been built and the 550 Barchetta of 448 units. And among the many Ferrari 550 Maranello produced, there are some special units that were once owned by famous people.

Ferrari 575M Maranello is made as an all-around improved car version (modificata in Ferrari parlance) of the 550, rather than an all-new construction one. (Picture from: Wikipedia)

Like the black colored Ferrari 550 Maranello of 2000 was once owned by the late Eddie Van Halen, a rock star since 2008. Due to the rock star has a hobby of racing and of course his 550 car has several changes to the wheels, racing seats and has been equipped with a roll cage. to be adapted to his hobby. And when it was going to be auctioned at the end of 2020, the car had traveled as far as approximately 28,000 km such recorded on its odometer.

Ferrari 575M Superamerica was the 575M Maranello coupé variants featured with a retractable hardtop. (Picture from: Wikipedia)

Although the Ferrari 550 Maranello has successfully entered the production line of the prancing horse logoed car manufacturer, there are a number of Ferrari inner circles who still feel that the design of this car has not met expectations and needs a design refresh. So in 2002, Pininfarina revised the design to its performance. Then the Ferrari 575M Maranello was born 

 

Although the Ferrari 550 Maranello has successfully entered the production line of the prancing horse logoed car manufacturer, there are a number of Ferrari's inner circles who still feel that the car's design has not met expectations and needs a refreshment. So in 2002, Pininfarina revised the design to its performance, and the Ferrari 575M Maranello was born, in which the 575 model number refers to total engine displacement in centiliters, whilst the 'M' is an abbreviation of modificata ("modified").

Indeed the car was an all-around improved car version (modificata in Ferrari parlance), rather than an all-new construction and powered by a larger 5.75-litre version of the F133 engine. Aside from the redesigned interior, using a larger and more powerful engine, it turns out that updates from the 550 that were later installed on the 575M included substantial mechanical improvements, such larger brake discs, improved weight distribution, refined aerodynamics and fluid-dynamics along with an adaptive suspension set-up (the four independent suspensions are also controlled by the gearbox, to minimize pitch throughout the 200-milliseconds shift time).

For 2005, the company released a GTC handling package and a Superamerica version (the coupé variants with a retractable hardtop), along with raising the power from 508 hp to 533 hp. The Ferrari 575M Maranello was produced in between 2002 to 2006 with a total of 2,056 units, including 246 units with manual transmission. Meanwhile, the Superamerica model was produced by Ferrari as many as 559 units. 

Who was the lucky famous rich person ever had the Ferrari 575M Maranello? Eminem, the world famous rapper is listed as one of the lucky persons who owns the Ferrari 575M Maranello to become one of the exotic car collections in his manor. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | FERRARI | WIKIPEDIA | FORZA-MAG | SENTIMENTALSHOP ]

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Here's the 6C Coure Sportivo Concept of the loyal Alfa's passionates

Concept ONLY As we know, the last sports car made by Alfa Romeo that is considered to be quite attractive to the public is the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione which has been produced and offered in limited quantities from 2007 to 2010. 

Alfa Romeo 6C Coure Sportivo Concept is designed by two Alfa's passionates named George M dan Florian J back in the 2013. (Picture from: Autoevolution)

Furthermore, the Italian company promises to present at least two new sports models with an equivalent appearance, namely the mid-engine sportscar labeled Alfa Romeo 4C coupe and followed by the Spider, built in collaboration with the next Mazda MX-5.

Alfa Romeo 6C Coure Sportivo Concept's front is inspired by the 6C 2500 Sport Touring Berlinetta of the 1930s, and the rear looks heavily inspired by 8C Competizione. (Picture from: Autoevolution)

However, there are some fans of the Italian brand who are not satisfied with the latest sports cars from the Alfa Rome manufacturer, among which there are also automotive observers, according to them the brand's new models are not attractive enough when compared to the 8C model.

Alfa Romeo 6C Coure Sportivo Concept body design fully assumes a neo retro look with a split front and a more unified rear that is shaped to resemble a 'V' or boomerang letter. (Picture from: Autoevolution)

And among the many fans who felt disappointed with the Italian brand, there were two fans who conveyed their dissatisfaction with commendable ways, by presented a fresh concept which later labeled as Alfa Romeo 6C Coure Sportivo. The two Alfa's passionates have the names of George M and Florian J, they are not ordinary people, due to they also known as the professionals in the automotive industry.

Alfa Romeo 6C Coure Sportivo Concept was designed as a tribute to the iconic Alfa Romeo car by taking features from the company's different past models through a modern approach. (Picture from: Autoevolution)

Furthermore, they said that the concept called the Alfa Romeo 6C Coure Sportivo was designed as a tribute to the iconic Alfa Romeo car by taking features from the company's different past models through a modern approach. It can be seen that the front is inspired by the Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Touring Berlinetta of the 1930s, and the rear looks heavily inspired by 8C Competizione. It should definitely be equipped with what most would describe as the perfect modern Alfa drivetrain, the 3-liter V6 engine.

Alfa Romeo 6C Coure Sportivo Concept should definitely be equipped with what most would describe as the perfect modern Alfa 3-liter V6 engine. (Picture from: Autoevolution)

As for the body design itself the 6C fully assumes a neo retro look with a split front and a more unified rear that is shaped to resemble a 'V' or boomerang letter. The two designers did not provide any details regarding this section. So, what do you think about the concept if it mentioned to be the successor to the power and beauty of Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS | AUTOEVOLUTION| MOTORFAKTY.PL ]

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The 550 Spyder potential contender of Alfa Romeo who failed to show on the racecourse

Unique ONES Shortly after the end of World War II, the automotive world was slowly getting back on its feet in which marked by many racing events flourished which were enthusiastically welcomed and attended by participants from both the automotive industry circles and privateers. At that time, the Grand Prix racing event was also rolling again and attracted the Alfa Romeo, one of the oldest Italian manufacturers to take part in it once again by bringing a new line of cars which then succeeded in the market and became a key player in the great post-war economic miracle in Italy.

1955 Alfa Romeo 750 Competizione speedster designed and built by Felice Boano in collaboration with Carlo Abarth based on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (Picture from: CarPixel)

For the Alfa Romeo, the early 1950s belonged to the Giulietta which was the first large car line models to be fully built by the company during the period from 1954 to 1965. Then there were several units of which were specially modified by the third parties, and it started by Bertone, the famous Italian coachbuilder is succeeded in building the Sprint 2 + 2 coupe and then shown it for the first time at the Turin Auto Show 1954. One year later the Berlina sedan and the Spider roadster are modified by another Italian coachbuilder, Pininfarina and joined with the Sprint to complete the Guilietta car line up that were visually appealing and fun to drive.

1955 Alfa Romeo 750 Competizione  failed to show on the racecourse due to unknown reasons after only two units ever made. (Picture from: UltimateCarPage)

Almost in the same time, the sports car racing was booming once again in Europe and the US, and the 1,500cc modification became the most popular and hotly contested racing class (of which the Porsche 550 Spyder eventually dominate back then). The Italian manufacturer also made the Alfa Romeo racing cars based on the Giulietta that would be run in the competition.

1955 Alfa Romeo 750 Competizione powered has 1955 Alfa Romeo 750 Competizione has a striking 'Spider' body that was distinctly different from all Alfa Romeos that came before or since. (Picture from: FavCars)

At the end of 1955, Alfa Romeo motor sports engineers managed to find its finest race car candidate, named Alfa Romeo 750 Competizione, in which the "Competizione" means the car specifically made for racing purpose only and "750" was the body code for the Giulietta on which it was based. The sports car is designed and made by Felice Boano, who has developed the lightweight aluminum-made "speedster" body in collaboration with Carlo Abarth to match it on a boxed steel chassis.

1955 Alfa Romeo 750 Competizione powered by a four-cylinder, dual-overhead cam 1.3-liter Alfa Romeo's engine. (Picture from: FCAHeritage)

The running gear, comprising an independent front suspension with twin wishbones and coil springs and dampers, and a rigid-axle rear suspension, and could be said it was a piece of artwork. As for the drivetrain, the speedster is powered by a four-cylinder, dual-overhead cam 1.3-liter Alfa Romeo's engine based on the one used by the Giulietta Spyder and capable of spewing the power of 145 hp at 8,000 rpm, or nearly 100 hp per liter, which was a big number in the era.

1955 Alfa Romeo 750 Competizione could be said one of the serious contenders for the 550 Spyder in the 1,500cc modification racing class of the 1950s. (Picture from: FCAHeritage)

The machine coupled with the embedding of a close-ratio five-speed transmission and gear-driven, racing-spec cams made the 750 Competizione an amazingly responsive car to wheel around a racecourse with an overall weighs of 1,528 lbs. Even though those weight figures is slightly heavier than its rival the Porsche 550 Spyder, this is not an obstacle to its running speed, as under the hood it is then fitted with a blaster device that is said to be able to balance the extra heft with brute force and long heavy breathing.

So far, it is known that only two of the 750 Competizione speedsters have been ever made by Alfa Romeo of the initial plan was to build 50 cars. Some parties said, that the technical problems during testing had been the cause of the project's cancellation, yet others said the Alfa's business-focused management who had messed up the initial plan.

Either way, we will never know why the Alfa Romeo 750 Competizione has never appeared on the racecourse, even though at the time the most automotive observers and enthutiasts generally predicted it could be one of the serious contenders for the 550 Spyder in the 1,500cc modification racing class of the 1950s. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | THE DRIVE | FCA HERITAGE | WIKIPEDIA | ULTIMATECARPAGE ]

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The IED-Suzuki concept car featured with thick of a motorbike riding sensation

Concept ONLY In general, so many new vehicle concepts are born from various automotive manufacturers around the world, but a vehicle concept birth does not always have to be from the manufacturer, it could be born from individuals, a group of designers or even educational institutions.

Suzuki Misano Concept feautured with the front is marked in full distinctive arrow-shaped headlights. (Picture from: Autoblog)

Recently a 2-seat roadster concept named Suzuki Misano was born which is claimed to combine the "two souls" of the Japanese company in producing motorized vehicles (cars and motorbikes) from the Turin-based educational institution called the Istituto Europe di Design (IED).

Suzuki Misano Concept is designed by by 24 master program students at the Istituto Europe di Design (IED) in Turin, Italy and claimed to combine the "two souls" of the Japanese company in producing motorized vehicles (cars and motorbikes). (Picture from: Autoblog)

Even though the concept of this car is not entirely the result of Suzuki's design, it was designed by 24 master program students at the Istituto Europe di Design (IED) in Turin, Italy. Visually it is believed that the concept of this four-wheeled vehicle is inspired by Suzuki's design values accompanied by an image of life characterized by fun and sophistication as adapted from the famous classic Italian movie titled 'La Dolce Vita' (Italian for "the sweet life" or "the good life ") which was released in the 1960.

“Misano is one of the work results of our student teams from around the world. They have chosen Turin as the place to prepare their work. The opportunity to discuss and collaborate with automotive companies is a hallmark of this two-year training course,” said Paolo Zini, Director of IED Turin, Italy.

Suzuki Misano Concept has something unique, where the driver and passenger seat layouts are both placed in a tandem format on the left side and have been designed to blend into the body through the use of smooth angled lines. (Picture from: Autoblog)

The electric-powered roofless sports car has a gorgeous classic barchetta silhouette and gets its name from the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, one of the famous circuits in Misano Adriatico, Italy. The IED student team consisted of 24 students in collaboration with the Japanese manufacturer has a task to create a concept that embodies the essence of the contrast between driving and riding in a futuristic appearance.

"Misano is a thesis born from the passion of young designers and developed as a project at the design center to offer new lifestyle experiences for future generations," said Director of the Suzuki Design Center, Kimihiko Nakada.

Suzuki Misano Concept design at rear has been styled with an emphasis on aerodynamic efficiency. (Picture from: Autoblog)

Inside the cabin has something unique, where the driver and passenger seat layouts are both placed in a tandem format on the left side and have been designed to blend into the body through the use of smooth angled lines. A layout like this at a glance reminds us of the position of the driver and passenger on a motorcycle. Therefore, on the right side only for battery storage and 'Sideways boot'.

Suzuki Misano Concept is an electric-powered concept car and has thick of a motorbike riding sensation. (Picture from: Autoblog)

In terms of appearance, the Misano design at rear has been styled with an emphasis on aerodynamic efficiency, while the front is marked with distinctive arrow-shaped headlights. Even though the Misano is a complete car, it has a steering system that looks like a motorcycle handlebars. In addition, the use of a small windshield is another testament to the thick of a motorbike riding sensation on this concept car.

The Suzuki Misano has a length of 4,000 mm, 1,750 mm width and 1,000 mm height. While the wheelbase is around 2,600 mm. Besides being supported by Suzuki, the Misano electric-powered concept car also received sponsorship from the OZ Racing and Pirelli. 

The plan, it will be displayed in public at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile (The National Automobile Museum) in Turin, Italy from May 15th to June 6th, 2021. Until now there is no information whether the concept car will be mass produced. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOBLOG | WIKIPEDIA ]

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Let's see the AMC's AMX-GT concept

UNique ONES American Motors Company (AMC) is one of the most famous automotive companies from America since it first appeared in the 1950s until the end of its life in 1988. The American automotive manufacturer formed from the merger of Nash-Kelvinator Corporation and the Hudson Motor Car Company. As quoted from Wikipedia, the merger was intended as the first step to merging the car's marques Nash, Hudson, Studebaker, and Packard into one company.

The first appearence of 1968 AMX AMC-GT concept when sat on display at the 1968 New York International Auto Show. (Picture from: Carstyling.ru)

Furthermore, the manufacturer produced a lot of automotive products ranging from small cars such as the American Rambler, Hornet, Gremlin, Pacer, and others. Then the midsize and full-size cars, including the Ambassador, Rebel and Matador. Besides there are muscle car models including the Marlin, AMX and Javelin; as well as the early four-wheel drive variant of the Eagle, the first true crossover on the US market. Especially, the AMX models that we've thought to be one of the best American-designed supercars ever made ranging from 1968 to 1974, and here's the first car models;

This was the AMX-GT shown at the New York International Auto Show. The front was basically an AMX and the rear became the basis for the Gremlin. (Picture from: n0kfb.org)

The first concept car model dubbed as the AMC AMX-GT been launched by the auto manufacturer in 1968 and said to be the first prototype to use plastic materials. The unique rear-wheel drive grand touring-type car features the design of  pillarless coupe of monocoque construction with two doors and a truncated rear end treatment was influenced by AMC stylist Dick Teague.

The second appearance of 1968 AMX AMC-GT concept featured with an alloy five-spoke wheels design wrapped with Goodyear white-letter tires, and followed by repainting the hood and roof in a contrasting dark blue. (Picture from: Carstyling.ru)

As you can see, the AMX-GT is built on a Javelin 4-seater coupe which has shortened its wheelbase to 2,464 mm, then chopping the roof to lower it and cutting off the tail. The one-off AMX-GT body used fiberglass rear also featured side-mounted macho external exhaust pipes. This car has appeared in 2 versions.

The AMC directors posed along with the AMX GT. Front, left to right: Roy D. Chapin Jr., William V. Luneburg, and Richard E. Cross. (Picture from: Wikiwand)

When it sat display on  the 1968 New York International Auto Show, it appeared in red with a white stripe on the sides that ran across the roof. It also had plain and flat wheel covers, generic all-black tires, side-mounted exhaust, ram-air hood, integrated roof spoiler and fixed rear side window (quarter glass) without support pillars (or "B").

The second appearance of 1968 AMX AMC-GT concept featured with an alloy five-spoke wheels design wrapped with Goodyear white-letter tires, and followed by repainting the hood and roof in a contrasting dark blue. (Picture from: Carstyling.ru)

Then the car's appearance changed when the wheels were replaced by an alloy five-spoke design wrapped with Goodyear white-letter tires, and followed by repainting the hood and roof in a contrasting dark blue. The color scheme follows the main character line of the car, and was applied to some of the early manufacturer-sponsored race cars, before AMC changed to bands of red, white and blue. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSTYLING.RU | WIKIPEDIA | WIKIWAND | ADRIANFLUX ]

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A Chinese Hongqi S9 hypercar featured with the new face and style

SuperBEAST Recently, a Chinese company kicked off the automotive world, through the company called First Automobile Works (FAW) is known for its truck products in several Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia.

Hongqi S9 hybrid-powered hypercar was the result of collaboration of the FAW with Silk EV and started to touch on the road in the 2022. (Picture from: Motor1)

It seems that the company who owned the Hongqi (means 'red flag') brand is seriously intended to expand its business when introduces its hypercar made named the Hongqi S9 recently at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show along with its sibling, a luxorious sedan concept named the Hongqi L-Concept as quoted of Motor1.

Hongqi S9 hybrid-powered hypercar was designed by Walter De Silva, a famous auto designer who was involved in the design of the third generation of the Audi V6 and the Scirocco in 2005. (Picture from: Motor1)

Actually, the Hongqi S9 hypercar prototype once greeted the world's automotive anthutiasts in Europe when it was displayed at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show along with its sibling Hongqi E115, a fully electric powered SUV prototype. Today, the S9 appearance is much different from the one that had appeared in Frankfurt. Well, it looks those production version Hongqi hypercar had massive changed up to its current form.

Hongqi S9 hybrid-powered hypercar has a sleek body profile like common European-made hypercars. (Picture from: Motor1)

Now, the Chinese hypercar has an appearence like a common European-made hypercar, such Ferrari or Koenigsegg though. It seems that the change of face for the Hongqi's production version is intended to attract more interest from customers. 

Hongqi S9 hypercar uses a hybrid V8 Turbo power system that enabling the hypercar to accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in 1.9 seconds and its top speed reaches up to 400 kph. (Picture from: Motor1)

That's why now the Hongqi S9 design is worked by Walter De Silva, a famous auto designer who was involved in the design of the third generation of the Audi V6 and the Scirocco in 2005, when he was head of design for the Volkswagen Group.

Hongqi S9 hybrid-powered hypercar has a carbon fiber body and featured with butterfly door type. (Picture from: Motor1)

It was also stated that the Hongqi S9 itself is a hypercar result of the collaboration between the FAW and an Italian EV start-up company, named Slik EV. In addition to having a stunning design, this hypercar is said to have the potential for extraordinary performance.

Hongqi S9 hypercar's pricetag is estimated touching of €2 million (US. $2.2 million) and reportedly, will be produced in a limited number of only 99 units. (Picture from: Motor1)

It is said that the Hongqi S9 will be equipped by a hybrid powertrain consisting of a 4,000 cc V8 Twin Turbo engine combined with an electric motor so that it can give off a total power of up to 1,400 hp. So it is claimed that the S9 hypercar can accelerate from rest to 100 kph in just 1.9 seconds.

However, there is still no official price announcement (estimated, its pricetag touching of €2 million or approx. US. $2.2 million), it is only mentioned that the Hongqi S9 will be marketed starting next year and will be produced in a limited number of only 99 units. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR1 | ]

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Lamborghini-powered Genesis minivan concept by Bertone

Unique ONES Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. or what we know as Lamborghini is one of the Italian automotive companies that has produced many exotic sports cars since it was first founded by Ferruccio Lamborghini in 1963. Even recently, the raging-bull logoed automotive company has succeeded diversifying by launching a premium SUV model called Lamborghini Urus officially in December 2017.

Lastly the Lamborghini Genesis Concept by Bertone shown to the public at the 2020 Rétromobile held in Paris. (Picture from: Autoblog)

But did you know since the 1980s that the car premium manufacturer based in Sant'Agata, Bolognese has diversified when it introduced its first SUV named LM002 followed by making the Lambo's motorbike, and even in 1988 they also unveiled a unique minivan concept.

Lamborghini Genesis Concept by Bertone is a design study of Lamborghini's minivan concept and debuted at the Turin Auto Show 1988. (Picture from: Motor1)

Well, thirty-three years ago, the raging-bull logoed premium automotive company together with Bertone, one of the Italian renowned design houses once unveiled the Lamborghini Genesis Concept by Bertone, a design study of Lamborghini's minivan concept at the Turin Auto Show 1988 (which was one of the biggest and most significant auto shows in Europe in the 1980s).

Lamborghini Genesis Concept by Bertone has a unique appearence as the futuristic minivan features with butterfly styled doors as a access to the fronts and sliding doors at rear. (Picture from: Autoblog)

That's commonplace and nothing special, as those two Italian companies have been collaborating for decades in the creation of many vehicles, and the results usually cause awe from the world's automotive community. But this time was look a little different, through its shape of the unusual minivan has managed to amaze the automotive community, including the media at the time and become one of the attention centers of the crowd during the show. Yeah, it's only a minivan not a supercar.

Lamborghini Genesis Concept by Bertone also features with a futuristic-styled steering wheel and dashboard layout. (Picture from: Autoblog)

Well, to achieve all these things, it requires hard work and high dedication from all parties involved in the process. As quoted of the Autoblog, it was stated that the Bertone's team had to spend a total of approximately 30,000 hours in order to make the Genesis minivan concept look more futuristic, of course much more sporty and attractive than the general minivan model existed in the 1980s that's used to take children to school.

Interior sketch of the Lamborghini Genesis Concept by Bertone with five seats layout. (Picture from: Motor1)

The unique Genesis minivan concept vehicle is powered by a V12 5.2-liter engine taken of the Lamborghini Countach Quattrovalvole. The mid-mounted engine is capable of spraying up to 455 horsepower, then channeling to its rear-wheel drive system through the three-speed automatic transmission of Chrysler whose the Lamborghini's owner at the time.

Lamborghini Genesis Concept by Bertone has funky cabin with two forward-facing seats positioned over the rear wheels, and one seat that can be set to face the rear is attached in the mid of the interior. (Picture from: Autoblog)

In addition, there are sliding doors that give the passengers access to the rear and the more 'unusual' inside its funky cabin are two forward-facing seats positioned over the rear wheels, and one seat that can be set to face the rear is attached in the mid of the interior. While the front passengers face forward, as usual, but they can also move the seats to see and interact to the passengers whose sit in the back.

Lamborghini Genesis Concept by Bertone has funky cabin with two forward-facing seats positioned over the rear wheels, and one seat that can be set to face the rear is attached in the mid of the interior. (Picture from: Autoblog)

The Lamborghini Genesis Concept, which was introduced in 1988, is also arguably ahead of its time, because appears as a round-designed minivan. Besides that it should be acknowledged as a very bold step of Bertone by the pinning of a Lamborghini's V12 engine on a minivan and also applying the unique butterfly styled doors as a access to the fronts.

Lamborghini Genesis Concept by Bertone is powered by a V12 5.2-liter engine taken of the Lamborghini Countach Quattrovalvole. (Picture from: Autoblog)

It was greeted with enthusiasm as a form of future transportation, then its design quickly transformed into a common form of vehicle milling about on the streets starting in the early 1990s. Although in the end the Genesis Concept remained as a minivan prototype which never be produced by Lamborghini.

At the last time, the Lamborghini's iconic minivan concept was presented to the public was at the 2020 Rétromobile in Paris. And in that event, the iconic minivan concept was still able to show its charisma which was able to make thousands of visitors take selfies while exploring the unique parts of the vehicle. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOBLOG | MOTOR1 ]

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