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Mar 19, 2024 · A shortlist of Marcello Gandini’s masterworks follows. There are innumerable others, but these 10 examples—favorites of this enthusiast—amply illustrate his genius, one impossible to express...
Mar 14, 2024 · Classics. From the Lamborghini Miura to the Alfa Romeo Montreal, via the Renault 5 from 1984 and the Citroen BX. Here are the most famous cars designed by Marcello Gandini.
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- 10 BMW E3 2800
- 9 Lancia Stratos HF Zero
- 8 BMW Series 5 E12
- 7 Alfa Romeo Navajo
- 6 Renault 5 Turbo
- 5 Cizeta V16T
- 4 Lamborghini Diablo
- 3 Lamborghini Miura
- 2 de Tomaso Pantera
- 1 Bugatti EB110
The design team was not directly supervised by Gandini as he only did a part of the design. However, this car deserves to be on this list as it can be defined as the start of the golden era at BMW. The 2800 was unveiled in 1968 and it changed the future of the German automaker. Thisone of the most iconic vehicles that BMW has ever made.The vehicle ...
This car does not seem that it was designed in the 1970s but it looks like it comes from a distant future. Gandini created this beauty before drawing one of the greatest rally carsin the history of the competition. RELATED: 10 Of The Worst Italian Cars Ever Made This car was unique in every aspect as it had no doors and in order to access the seats...
Gandini can be certainly held responsible for the success of BMW as the series 5 has been for almost 50 years recognized as the epitome of beauty in the sedan segment. The E12 was in production from 1971 until 1982. One of the most fun options was the one powered by a 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder engine that produced 197 horsepower and could push ...
This is one of those concept cars that we would have loved to see on the streets.The car was based on the frame of the Alfa Romeo 33 and it was powered by a 2.0-liter V8 that produced 230 horsepower. The car was designed in 1976 by Gandini as he wanted to create the most extreme sports car ever. He definitely succeeded in his quest. The entire body...
It is safe to say that the French automaker has never made another car that was as fun to drive as the 5 Turbo. The car designed by Gandini was the ultimate hot-hatch as it was a beast with superb handling. RELATED: 15 Weird And Crazy French Cars You'll Instantly Fall In Love With The car was powered by a mid-mounted turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-f...
As you can tell from the name, this car designed by Marcello Gandini has a monstrous engine. In fact, the car is powered by a 6.0-liter V16, which is basically two V8s sharing a single block, that produces 560 horsepower. The car can go from 0 to 62 mph in just 4.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 204 mph. Gandini became famous thanks to his Lambor...
This car was created by Lamborghini as a successor to the aging Countach. Marcello Gandini designed this car in 1987 and the Diablo was in production from 1990 until 2001. This is a special car for the manufacturer as it was the first Lamborghini ever to reach 200 mph. The aggressive design was powered by a devilish 5.7-liter V12 that produced 510 ...
The Miura was for a few years in the '70s the fastest car in the world.This beautiful vehicle was designed by Gandini for Gruppo Bertone and it was the model that kicked-off the legendary dynasty of the Italian automaker. The fantastic design was supported by a revolutionary (at the time) mid-engine 3.9-liter V12 that produced 380 horsepower and co...
The Pantera is one of the coolest supercars ever made in the '70s. Gandini truly outdid himself when designing the De Tomaso as the car is sleek but with a distinctive and aggressive look. The truly stunning car was powered by a buff 5.8-liter V8 that produced 326 horsepower and could push the car to a top speed of 160 mph. RELATED: 10 Greatest Car...
Although the final design was not of Gandini, everything started with his pencil. The EB110 is arguably one of the most iconic sports cars ever made. The vehicle was powered by a gigantic 60-valve 3.5-liter V12 that had four turbochargers which produced 553 horsepower and could push the car to a top speed of 220.6 mph. The EB110 is credited to have...
Mar 14, 2024 · Lamborghini Miura. Designing one of the most iconic sports cars of all time in your 20s is one hell of a feat, and that’s exactly what Marcello Gandini did. While working at Bertone, one of...
Marcello Gandini (26 August 1938 – 13 March 2024) was an Italian car designer, widely known for his work with the Italian car design house, Bertone, where his work included designing the Alfa Romeo Carabo and Montreal, Lancia Stratos Zero, Maserati Khamsin, Ferrari GT4, Fiat X1/9, and several Lamborghinis, including the Bravo, Miura, Marzal ...
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- Lamborghini Countach
- 26 August 1938 (age 85), Turin, Italy
- Automobile designer
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Mar 13, 2024 · Having come up with designs for Maserati, Fiat, BMW and Lamborghini, Marcello Gandini proved he was nothing if not versatile. by Richard Dredge. 13 March 2024. Slide of. The legendary car...
Mar 13, 2024 · Farewell, Maestro! We look back at Marcello Gandini's greatest creations. Marcello Gandini, one of the most influential car designers of the 20th century, has died. We say farewell with a look back at some of his most iconic and visionary creations. Classic Driver. 13 March 2024.
