Disco Volante / 2012 Geneva Auto Show / The Superslice

For the 2012 Geneva Auto Show, Italian automaker Alfa Romeo collaborated with the boutique car maker Superleggera to produced this fine specimen. The Disco Volante 2012 is based off the original Disco Volante, released in 1956. The car will be released as a limited edition series. More toys for the 1%.

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for geneva motor show 2012, milan-based race and speciality car producers carrozzeria touring superleggera in collaboration with alfa romeo present the ‘disco volante 2012’ concept vehicle, celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of the release of the original ‘disco volante’ (‘flying saucer’) in 1952, recognized for its aerodynamic, low-riding design.

although its chassis is based on the alfa 8C competizione, the 2012 two-seater is much more lightweight, with a a body composed of aluminum and carbon fiber. like the competizione, the car features a 4.7L V8 engine
with six-speed automatic gearbox and paddle-shift control, maxing out at 300km/hr (186mph). the interior remains similar to that of the original ‘disco volante’.

the car is planned for release by superleggera and alfa romeo as a ‘very limited edition series’.

Via DesignBoom