![]() ![]() The fairings' design certainly draws inspiration from the old Disco Volante and the aerodynamic approach which it expressed. "Our idea was that the new project should be dynamic, fast and circular, without being aggressive". ALFA ROMEO DISCO VOLANTE PRICE WINDOWSThe uninterrupted razor sharp edge continues through the side windows and fairings, encircling the whole car with a seamless and exciting trait. This gives lightness and a more dynamic look to the car. The windscreen is low, sharp edged, without a visible top frame. This car is designed as if there was no roof at all." Louis de Fabribeckers, Head of Design. "We did not want to compromise the pleasure of driving open top. The Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Spyder is as astonishing and exciting as a coach built car should be. As such it had to be a bold design statement which starts to outline Touring's future design language. This is the first open top production car in Touring's recent history. The public embraced the Disco Volante and its revolutionary streamlined contours, though the car's impact went far further: the bodywork was so innovative that it influenced for decades numerous celebrated sports cars.Ĭhosen by Alfa Romeo to mark its centenary celebration with a bronze sculpture now displayed in Milan, the C52 Disco Volante is one of the most significant models in automotive history. Using Alfa Romeo 1900 C elements, the car received a new tubular chassis, and a lightweight, striking and efficient aluminium body. The Disco Volante was to become the best example of Touring's founder, Felice Bianchi Anderloni's philosophy: "Weight is the enemy, air resistance the obstacle". Once again, Touring had sparked the public's imagination with a groundbreaking shape on what was the eve of space age.Īs usual with Touring Superleggera, the lines and volumes were dictated by a strict functional requirement: the new car had to be "insensitive to wind". On its way to the 1953 New York motor show, the C52 had already gained the Disco Volante nickname, Italian for 'Flying Saucer'. The Museo will host a retrospective exhibition encompassing the whole history of Touring in autumn 2016. The Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Spyder is inspired by the 1952 Alfa Romeo C52 also present on the Touring stand courtesy of Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile "Giovanni Agnelli" of Turin. Customers and manufacturers give us their trust and we see a bright future ahead of us." Piero Mancardi, CEO. "We are immensely grateful to Alfa Romeo for having supported this project. This is the formula that allows Touring to fulfil the rising demand for truly exclusive coach built cars. "The Disco Volante Spyder is the perfect example of the haute couture philosophy that made Touring a respected player in the luxury car scene in recent years." Piero Mancardi, CEO.īringing together under one roof a talented design team and skilled craftsmen who preserve and maintain the art of the panel beating whilst integrating the most advanced engineering tools. The model being showcased at Geneva is the first of the series. It is built for discerning customers in just seven examples, more than half of which have been sold already. ![]() The Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Spyder is a two-seater open top car, based on the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Spider. A bold interpretation of the open top car, fully devoted to the pleasure of riding with wind tousling one's hair. ![]() Touring turns ninety and celebrates this important anniversary at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show with a brand new car. ![]()
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