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Saturday, December 30, 2023

Luigi Colani's GT: A Flashback to 1960s Bio-Design Brilliance

Maestro WORKS - Embarking on a journey into the innovative world of industrial design, Luigi 'Lutz' Colani stands out as a true virtuoso. In our exploration of his remarkable legacy, we uncover the realm of bio-design, a concept he boldly pioneered during the 1960s.
Colani unveiled the Colani GT, a kit car that officially hit the roads in 1962 based on Volkswagen Beetle 1200. (Picture from: Auta5p.eu)
Luigi Colani
, renowned for his design brilliance, carved a niche by mimicking various dynamic forms found in nature. His bio-design language, characterized by exaggerated roundness, breathes life into objects, infusing them with dynamism and vitality. The result is a collection of designs that are both quirky and uniquely captivating.
The construction of the Colani GT Spyder involved three distinct pieces—front, rear, and central parts—underscoring Colani's commitment to simplicity. (Picture from: AutoRevue.at)
Colani's creative journey took root after his studies in sculpture in Berlin and aerodynamics at the Sorbonne in Paris from 1946 to 1948. Transitioning into the role of a styling consultant for Fiat in the mid-1950s, he briefly explored the Californian aeronautical industry before venturing into racing boat design, including a noteworthy catamaran. Notably, he contributed to the styling concept of the BMW 700 in 1959.
Inside the Colani GT, the vintage VW steering wheel, streamlined dashboard, adjustable original Colani seats, and well-executed switchgear, dash lights, and center tunnel carpeting are all nicely done by the looks of things. (Picture from: AutoRevue.at)
In 1960, Colani unveiled the Colani GT, a kit car that officially hit the roads in 1962. This low-slung, tear-drop-profiled open sportscar, and later rebranded as the Colani Whippet in 1964, rode on a standard Volkswagen Beetle platform, featuring either a rear-mounted Volkswagen or Porsche 356 engine.
Besides embodying speed, agility, and efficiency, the Colani GT was envisioned as the epitome of a compact, lightweight, and uncomplicated sportscar. (Picture from: AutoRevue.at)
The Colani GT, embodying speed, agility, and efficiency, was envisioned as the epitome of a compact, lightweight, and uncomplicated sportscar. Inside, 356 gauges continue the Porsche theme, and a the shifter is topped with a wooden T-handle knob. Original Colani seats appear to be on sliders, and switchgear, dash lights, and center tunnel carpeting are all nicely done by the looks of things.
In 1964, Colani enhanced his GT's design by incorporating a Perspex roof and distinctive canopy doors, including several with Gull-wing doors.. (Picture from: Story-Cars)
The construction of the Colani GT Spyder involved three distinct piecesfront, rear, and central parts—underscoring Colani's commitment to simplicity. Introduced in l'Automobile Magazine in December 1962, this compact sports coupe became a reality in the sixties as a kit car by Canadur, with 1,700 units built on the VW Kafer platform.
The then-35-year-old avant-garde industrial stylist and visionary, Luigi Colani, and his first prototype at the bottom of the impressive cliffs of the circuit of the Avus. (Picture from: Leroux.Andre.Free.fr)
In 1964, Colani enhanced his GT's design by incorporating a Perspex roof and distinctive canopy doors, including several with Gull-wing doors. This transformation led to the model's rebranding as the Colani Whippet
Young Luigi Colani behind the wheel of his inaugural GT prototype, showcasing the incorporation of a Perspex roof and distinctive canopy doors in his groundbreaking design. (Picture from: Story-Cars)
These modifications significantly boosted the car's appeal, rof esulting in the sale of hundreds of units until 1968. This metamorphosis turned ordinary Beetles into attention-grabbing, stylish vehicles that frequently adorned German concours events.
The 1965 Colani Whippet featured with a unique Gull-wing styled doors. (Picture from: Leroux.Andre.Free.fr)
It also marked the commencement of a prolific series of experimental models. In 1967, Colani patented the 'C-Form,' featuring an upturned wing enclosed in pontoon-like structures, essentially laying the foundation for the 'wing car' concept that gained prominence in Formula 1 a decade later. 
The Colani GT model evolved into the Colani GT 2 by 1974, serving as a sports version of the basic VW that Colani personally drove through the Indian subcontinent during that period. (Picture from: CarStyling.ru)
This innovative shape inspired various models and rolling prototypes, including the GT80, BMW M2, New RS, and more. Then in the 1970s, Colani laid the foundations for bio-design, whose organic shapes would influence design in the decades that followed.
The Colani GT 2 is said to be a 1987 model with a green finish, while sitting on display at the Luigi Colani Museum. (Picture from: CarStyling.ru)
Meanwhile the GT model continued its evolution, transforming into the Colani GT 2 by 1974, a sports version of the basic VW that Colani personally drove through the Indian subcontinent. This vehicle was equipped with a world receiver and various extras such a unique Gull-wing styled doors. It's said that several Colani GT 2 models were produced until 1987.
The Colani GT 2 is said to be a model made in 1987 which is finished in maroon, while sitting on display at the Luigi Colani Museum. (Picture from: CarStyling.ru)
Nevertheless, there is no conclusive information available on this matter; it's plausible that the unit, potentially from 1974, underwent restoration and experienced multiple color changes, transitioning from the original white to green and then maroon, or vice versa. What remains certain is that the unit persists to this day.
Despite encountering challenges, including the fragility of the Perspex roof and windscreen, the Colani GT and its derivatives left an enduring mark on the automotive landscape, a testament to Colani's innovation and design brilliance.. Happy Holiday... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | COLANI.ORG | LUIGICOLANIDESIGN | FESTIVALAUTOMOBILE | GOODWOOD | STORY-CARS | ALLCARINDEX | CEAUTOCLASSIC.EU | AUTA5P.EU | CARSTYLING.RU | BRINGATRAILER | RITZSITE.NL | AUTOREVUE.AT | POSTWARCLASSIC.IT | HEMMINGS | HOLLINEK.AT ]
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Sunday, April 10, 2022

Colani's weird long hood car creations

Maestro Works - Talking about the unique works of Luigi Colani, a renowned contemporary industrial designer may never end, although he had passed away in the 2019. Because this German designer has been active in the modern industrial world since the early of 1950s to the second millenium, with the segmentation of works varied, not only from the automotive world but also the world of aviation, buildings to household furnishings.
The 2 weird long hood Luigi Colani designed cars, 1976 Colani L'Aiglon Coupé and 1996 Colani Horsch Mega-Roaster. (Picture from: Carstyling.ru)

Sunday, November 17, 2024

Colani Blue Car: A Design in Search of Its Identity

Maestro WORKSLuigi 'Lutz' Colani, a legendary figure in automotive design, brought his visionary touch to numerous projects, but one that stands out for its mystery and intrigue is his concept for the Dodge Stealth. This unique design, often referred to as the Luigi Colani Blue Car, reimagined the controversial Dodge Stealth, a car that found itself at the center of national debates about American identity in the early 1990s. Colani’s interpretation breathed new life into the Stealth, taking it beyond the limits of its original concept and influencing future designs in the process.
The Dodge Stealth Concept by Luigi Colani, also known as the Colani Blue Car, was displayed at the Colani Design Museum. (Picture from: CultObjects in Flickr)
The Dodge Stealth itself was part of a collaboration between Chrysler and Mitsubishi, built on the Japanese Z16A platform shared with the Mitsubishi GTO/3000GT. While it carried Dodge branding, the car’s Japanese origins became a point of contention. In 1991, the Stealth was selected as the pace car for the 75th Indianapolis 500, but this decision faced harsh criticism from union leaders and patriotic fans who felt the car didn’t represent true American craftsmanship. The tension surrounding the Stealth was heightened by the Gulf War, leading Chrysler executives to reconsider their choice. In February 1991, just months before the race, they replaced the Stealth with a pre-production Dodge Viper, a car that symbolized American muscle and ingenuity.
The Colani Blue Car is said to be a design built for the Dodge Stealth, based on Mitsubishi's Z16A platform, which is shared with the Mitsubishi GTO/3000GT. (Picture from: CultObjects in Flickr)
Amid this controversy, Luigi Colani’s design for the Dodge Stealth emerged. While it’s unclear whether Colani was officially commissioned by Chrysler or whether this was an independent project, his design transformed the Stealth in a way that was uniquely his. Colani’s take on the car featured his signature bio-design language, with fluid, organic shapes that made the vehicle look like it was in motion even when standing still. The front fascia, with its elongated nose and double headlights, gave the car an almost otherworldly appearance, blending aerodynamic efficiency with Colani’s artistic vision. The rear, reminiscent of American muscle cars like the Camaro, added a sense of raw power and speed to the design.
Luigi Colani posed alongside his car creations, such as the Mamba Concept, Ferrari Testa D'Oro, and many others. (Picture from: RawViper)
Although the Luigi Colani Dodge Stealth concept didn’t reach mass production, it showcased Colani’s ability to reinterpret a vehicle at the center of a national debate and turn it into something bold and futuristic. His design pushed the boundaries of what the Dodge Stealth could be, moving it away from the controversy surrounding its Japanese roots and into the realm of art and innovation.
The Colani Mamba Concept, when viewed as a whole from the front, reveals a unified design where the flowing lines and curves come together to resemble the shape of a Mamba snake's head. (Picture from: Sumally)
Interestingly, Colani’s work on the Dodge Stealth seemed to have a lasting influence on his later designs. In the late 1990s, Colani revisited the Dodge brand, creating several remodels of the Dodge Viper in collaboration with Autohaus Getra, a German automotive company. His work on the Viper, including the Mamba Concept, featured striking elements that echoed his earlier Stealth design. The distinctive double headlights and flowing lines that characterized the Colani Blue Car reappeared in these remodels, suggesting that Colani’s experience with the Stealth left a lasting impact on his design philosophy.
The Colani Shark Speedster was designed and built by Luigi Colani in collaboration with the German auto design house Reinhard Stahl. (Picture from: Autoweek.nl)
Colani’s work in the early 2000s further demonstrated the influence of his Dodge Stealth concept. One notable example is the Colani Shark Speedster, a design that emerged in collaboration with Reinhard Stahl, a German auto design house. The Shark Speedster, with its sleek lines and futuristic aesthetic, bore a resemblance to the Colani Blue Car, particularly in its front fascia. It’s as though Colani took the DNA of the Stealth design and refined it for the next generation of his work. | zF4wJglSr_8 |
The Luigi Colani Dodge Stealth concept stands as a testament to the designer’s ability to turn controversy into creativity. Where others saw a car mired in debates about national identity, Colani saw an opportunity to push boundaries and redefine what the Stealth could be. His Blue Car design, with its organic shapes and radical ideas, not only reimagined the Stealth but also laid the groundwork for future projects, leaving an indelible mark on automotive design well into the 2000s. ***  [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | COLANI | COLANI.ORG | CULTOBJECTS IN X  | BUBBLEMANIA.FR | STORY-CARS | RAWVIPER | DODGEGARAGE | MOPARINSIDERS | REDDIT WEIRDWHEEL ]
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Thursday, February 13, 2025

Colani Carisma Spider: The 1990s Concept That Still Feels Futuristic

Maestro Works - It's truly fascinating how some designers can push the boundaries of creativity, blending art with functionality in ways that redefine entire industries. Few have done this as boldly as Luigi Colani stands out as a visionary whose futuristic approach to design has left an indelible mark. His influence spanned multiple fields, from aviation to architecture, but one of his most striking automotive creations was a car that looked as if it came from another era—the Colani Carisma Spider.
The 1993 Colani Carisma Spider, built on the Corvette ZR1 platform with Colani’s signature Biodesign principles, was designed to compete for a land speed record at Bonneville. (Picture from: Story-Cars)
Colani
, renowned for his organic, flowing designs, built a legacy stretching from the 1950s into the new millennium. His signature style, known as Biodesign, drew inspiration from nature, shaping products that were both aerodynamic and visually captivating. While his work touched many industries, his passion for automotive design resulted in some of the most unconventional yet fascinating vehicles ever conceived. Among them, the Carisma Spider stood as a true embodiment of his radical design philosophy.
The 1993 Colani Carisma Spider embodied Luigi Colani's vision of a vehicle that looked more like a high-speed spacecraft than a traditional road car. (Picture from: Cultobkects on X)
First conceptualized in the late 1980s, the Carisma Spider evolved from an earlier project, the Colani Corvette Charisma, which was initially designed in white. Built with Colani’s signature Biodesign principles, the vehicle underwent multiple transformations before it was taken to the United States to compete for a land speed record at Bonneville. Originally intended for the Automorrow tour, a showcase of futuristic vehicles, the Colani Corvette Charisma was still being refined when the event took place and was not completed in time.
The 1993 Colani Carisma Spider embodied Luigi Colani's vision of a vehicle that looked more like a high-speed spacecraft than a traditional road car. (Picture from: Story-Cars)
By 1993, at Colani’s design center in Toulouse, France, the final version of the Carisma Spider took shape. Using the Corvette ZR1 as its foundation, Colani reimagined it into something resembling a high-speed spacecraft rather than a conventional road car. Its sleek, elongated body featured smooth, flowing curves with an almost uninterrupted glass canopy that seamlessly blended into the roof and side windows, creating a truly futuristic aesthetic. 
The Carisma Spider showcased Colani’s commitment to aerodynamics not just in aesthetics but in performance, with an ultralight version reaching 251 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. (Picture from: Story-Cars)
Colani’s commitment to aerodynamics wasn’t just about aesthetics—it was about performance. To test his theories, an ultralight version of the Carisma Spider was taken to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, where a special ultralight version reached a staggering speed of 251 mph. This wasn’t the first time Colani had demonstrated his aerodynamic expertise; he had previously set records with other experimental vehicles, including the 1980 Corvette Bonneville, the 1991-1992 Testa d’Oro, and many others.
The Colani Corvette Charisma, originally white and believed to be designed in early 1988 with Luigi’s unique Bio-Design, underwent numerous transformations before reaching the US for a Bonneville land speed record attempt, eventually evolving into the Colani Carisma Spider in 1993. (Picture from: Story-Cars)
Inside, the Carisma Spider was just as unconventional as its exterior. The cockpit felt sculpted rather than built. Wrapped in bold black and yellow leather, the interior showcased Colani’s commitment to pushing design boundaries. Instead of a traditional layout,the vehicle featured a spokeless steering wheel and a uniquely contoured gearstick, further enhancing the sense of futuristic innovation.
Luigi Colani’s 1980 Corvette Bonneville set a record at Bonneville, achieving an average speed of 230.928 mph with Mike Strasburg behind the wheel. (Picture from: RossoAutomobili)
At its core, the Carisma Spider retained the powerful heart of the Corvette ZR1a robust 5.7L V8 engine producing 380 horsepower. This raw power, combined with the car’s aerodynamic shape, allowed it to glide through the air like a creature of nature, embodying Colani’s belief that design should flow like life itself. The latest news as we quoted from Cultobjects in a reply on Instagram, the Chevrolet Corvette with Colani designed Chin Wing (Alula Spuria) is powered by a 1,002 hp Strasburg Racing engine and now undergoing restoration in California.
The Ferrari Testa D'Oro Colani in action during its speed record attempt at the Bonneville Salt Flats in 1991. (Picture from: RossoAutomobili)
Though Colani's work often sparked debate—admired by some as the work of a genius and dismissed by others as overly eccentric—there is no denying that he challenged the conventions of design. But the Carisma Spider was more than just a concept; it was a bold reimagination of what a high-performance vehicle could be. With every curve and innovation, Colani proved that the future of design didn’t have to follow straight lines. If You wanna see another Luigi Colani' works, visit his sites Colani.org. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | COLANI.DE | COLANI.ORG | BUBBLEMANIA.FR | DESIGNDIFFUSION | CULTOBJECTS ON X | STORY-CARS | CARSTYLING.RU | ROSSOAUTOMOBILI ]
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Monday, May 30, 2022

Futuristic Colani-designed motorcycles (Part-1)

Maestro Works It's something to be grateful for, if nowadays we currently live in a world full of designers who have many smart ideas on how to make this or shape that. But few have the talent, charm and color of Luigi Colani, a renowned contemporary industrial designer who has spent his life not only designing what he sees as future products, but speaking about these designs to anyone who will listen.
The Colani motorcycle design study of 1973 named 'Frog,' while in far-background seen the magnificent Colani-Egli MRD-1. (Picture from: TheVintagent)
Luigi Colani
(1928 - 2019).

(Picture from: Wikidata)
And talking about the unique works of his may never end, although he had passed away in the 2019. Because this German designer has been active in the modern industrial world since the early of 1950s to the second millenium, with the segmentation of works varied, not only from the automotive world but also the world of aviation, buildings to household furnishings.
The Colani's first real motorcycle realization dates from 1972 with a Münch Mammut dressed in a dizzying polyester dress with round and fluid shapes that prefigure all his later achievements. (Picture from: BubbleMania.fr)
As a designer, Luigi Colani is famous for his design lines imitated various naturally dynamic forms which later became his typical style known as Biodesign, as the end result seems quirky and unique.
The Colani Münch Mammut described as an aerodynamic fairing racing motorcycle with the rider in a half-prone position and powered by a four-cylinder NSU 1100 drivetrain. (Picture from: Moto-Collection.org)
As in the 1990s he explained about his design philosophy in a seminar at California's Pasadena Art Centre of Design, "Straight lines do not exist in nature, and We must design products that respect nature."
Luigi Colani believes motorcycles should be an extension of the human body, integrating people and vehicles to reflect speed, as You could be seen on his art work tittled 'Frog' made of rational molded polyethylene with red lacquer is also said for a motorcycle study design. (Picture from: BubbleMania.fr)
Now, after observing many automotive works of Luigi Colani through pictures, articles, news, etc, it seems that there is something missing in the absence of motorcycle designs on the lists, so this raises a question; Has the maestro ever made a motorcycle design? Well, actually the maestro ever had made a number of unique motorcycle designs carried his typical Biodesign concept.
This is Yamaha Alula motorcycle prototype made by Luigi Colani for Yamaha the Japenese motorcycle manufacturer back in the 1980. (Picture from: BubbleMania.fr)
As quoted of The Vintagent, Luigi Colani loves motorbikes and sees them as a form of mechanical intimacy attached to the human body, so it is not surprising when Luigi Colani had the opportunity to work with German motorcycle manufacturer Münch back in the 1971 to make a design study of a racing motorcycle which became known as the Colani Münch Mammut that's can be considered the maestro's first motorcycle design work launched back in 1972.
This is Yamaha Alula motorcycle prototype made by Luigi Colani for Yamaha the Japenese motorcycle manufacturer back in the 1980. (Picture from: Moto-Collection.org)
The motorcycle described as an aerodynamic fairing racing motorcycle with a handlebar height that can be mounted in two positions and the rider in a half-prone position. As you could be seen this motorcycle concept dressed a dizzying polyester dress with a round and fluid shape that describes all of its later achievements and powered by a four-cylinder NSU 1100 drivetrain. Unfortunately, there is not much technical and performance data regarding this Colani Münch concept.
The scooter project pictures was reportedly being built at the Colani's design studio during the 1980s. (Picture from: Moto-Collection.org)
Furthermore, to implement his philosophy related to motorcycle designs, in 1973 the maestro created and presented a work of art entitled the Frog in Berlin, Germany. It said that the mentioned artwork made of rational molded polyethylene with red varnish in dimensions of 94 x 245 x 50 cm also intended as an aerodynamical motorcycle design study. Naturally, most of the studies made by Colani for major manufacturers have remained secret from the factories.
This magnificent Colani-Egli MRD-1 of 1986 looks impressive from every angle while sat on display in 1990. (Picture from: Moto-Collection.org)
But it doesn't mean nothing has escaped and can be seen by the public, for example there's a strange shaped prototype known as the Alula which is said to have been made for Yamaha's design study in 1980. Even had circulated pictures that was reportedly taken from a scooter project that was being built at the Colani's design studio. 
The Colani-Egli MRD-1 with a unique aerodynamic fully faired bodywork as the collaboration result of Luigi Colani and Fritz Egli back in the 1986. (Picture from: TheVintagent)
Furthermore, his motorcycle design philosophy also gave a glimmer of hope to be realized in 1986 when Luigi Colani finally found a perfect partner figure with Fritz Egli, a Swiss designer whose his limited production motorcycles had successfully brought the Vincent motorcycle brand into modernity in the 1960s to 1970s, and improved both the handling and looks of Japanese fours.
The Colani-Egli MRD-1 has a unique a patented spine frame built around a turbocharged Kawasaki Z-1 racing engine with a capacity of 1,428 cc. (Picture from: Moto-Collection.org)
In short, then the two designers collaborated to realize a motorcycle design named the Colani Egli MRD-1 that was able to break the speed records. The mentioned collaboration motorcycle was built on the basis of the Egli MRD-1 which was the Egli's ultimate motorcycle at the time with a patented spine frame built around a turbocharged Kawasaki Z-1 racing engine with a capacity of 1,428 cc. Then the collaboration result motorcycle has a unique aerodynamic fully faired bodywork appearance after receiving Colani's signature design touches to enhance its top speed potential, and profile.
The rear view of the Colani-Egli MRD-1 clearly shows the view of a very muscular motorcycle emerging from its bodywork. (Picture from: Moto-Collection.org)
As mentioned above, the MRD-1 was built to take speed records, and Colani integrated the rider with the streamlining, in an unusual twist on 1920s and 1930s record breakers wearing teardrop helmets.  The rider’s head was tucked under the bodywork, but his back carried the flush-fitting top of the bike’s canopy! The rider for the record attempt was 21-year old Urs Wenger, an Egli employee.
The Colani-Egli MRD-1 with a unique aerodynamic fully faired bodywork posed along with its rider for the record attempt was 21-year old Urs Wenger. (Picture from: TheVintagent)
The Colani-Egli MRD-1 produced 320 hp from its turbocharged, nitrous-breathing engine, and broke the World Land Speed Record for 10 km from a standing start, at 170.26 mph (272.41 kph); his top speed was 330 kph (198 mph) and interestingly, the record was previously held by the Honda ELF-R, ridden by Ron Haslam at 265.4 kph.
The Colani-Egli MRD-1 with a unique aerodynamic fully faired bodywork coupled with the rider’s head was tucked under the bodywork, but his back carried the flush-fitting top of the bike’s canopy. (Picture from: TheVintagent)
However, reportedly that the Colani's bodywork proved unstable at high speeds, and in that attempt the body-hugging cockpit hatch had to be abandoned due to strange things happening over 150 mph in the wind! Luckily the motorcycle still be able to break the records (some say it's because of the monster engine it's cradling), and photographs of Colani’s bodywork spread around the world, amazing everyone that such bodaciousness emerged from this pairing of eccentric German/Swiss designers. (Continues to the 2nd part)

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LUIGI COLANI DESIGN MUSEUM| THEVINTAGENT | DESIGNBOOM | BUBBLEMANIA.FR | MAGAZINE.CYCLEWORLD.COM | MOTO-COLLECTION.ORG | AUCTION.FR | WIKIPEDIA | YANKODESIGN | MUSEUMOFSCIENCEFICTION.ORG | STORYCARS ]
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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Here's the Opel Speedster as the Colani's thought it should be look like

Maestro Works - Today we would like to talk about the customization of a car based on the Opel Speedster which among automotive enthusiasts knows it as a cutie tiny sports car made by Opel between 2000 and 2005. Indeed, in standard conditions there is nothing special about this car.
The Colani Shark Speedster is built and designed by Luigi Colani in collaboration with a German auto design house of Reinhard Stahl. (Picture from: Autoweek.nl)
So on one occasion the famous designer Luigi Colani once criticized the design of the Opel Speedster, according to him it has too little of its own face. So then the maestro was interested in designing the car as he thought it should have looked. To realize the car design, Colani did not collaborate with the automaker but collaborated with a German auto design house of Reinhard Stahl.
The Colani Shark Speedster (on the right) posed along with its model donor the Opel Speedster (on the left). (Picture from: OpelGT)
See what happened after getting a touch of design from Luigi Colani, suddenly the face of the Opel Speedster changed completely, and the Colani Shark Speedster that's the customized result car name which then the car was introduced for the first time to the public at the 2002 Essen Motor Show.
The Colani Shark Speedster is intended to show the car as Colani thought it should have looked. (Picture from: OpelGT)
Judging from the design after got special touches from Luigi Colani, it clearly differs from the base model by featuring smooth, rounded and more sloping lines on the front resembled the 'shark' shape (perhaps this is why this custom car got its name) coupled with three rounded headlights. While at the rear, Luigi Colani also applies the smooth rounded lines similar to the front and replaces Opel's default taillights with three pairs of round lights.
The Colani Shark Speedster is clearly differs from the base model by featuring smooth, rounded and more sloping lines on the front resembled the 'shark' shape with three rounded headlights. (Picture from: OpelGT)
For the interior there is no change and remains the same as the based model. Likewise in the drivetrain, where this Colani Shark is powered by a 2.2 liter 16V engine which is also used by the Opel Speedster, and is capable of blowing power up to 147 horsepower. So the car's performance numbers also seems no different, with the acceleration capability from 0 to 100 kph done in 5.9 seconds and has a top speed of 217 kph.
The Colani Shark Speedster is doesn't seem many his typical 'Biodesign' lines that usually appeared extremely many in other Colani's automotive works. (Picture from: Facebook)
There is an interesting thing to note, when compared to other cars by Colani, it feels like the Colani Shark custom car design doesn't seem many his typical 'Biodesign' lines that usually appeared extremely many in other automotive works of him. And it could be said that the Shark is more acceptable than other Colani's car works.
It is not known what the Opel's reaction after seeing this Colani version, but the designer at that time ever planned to make a smaller series of cars. But so far it is not known how many of the Colani Shark have been produced. By the way, have you ever seen this kind of car on the streets this day? ***  [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | OPELGT | LUIGI COLANI DESIGNS | WEIRDWHEELS | AUTOWEEK.NL | TOTALCAR.HU ]
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