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Claus Luthe (December 8, 1932 – March 17, 2008) was a German car designer, noted for his design work on the NSU Ro 80, Volkswagen K70 and numerous seminal models from Audi and BMW. Luthe was a pioneer of aerodynamics and digital design within the automotive field.
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Apr 10, 2008 · Claus Luthe, an influential German car designer whose 1967 NSU Ro80, with its sloping hood and tail-to-headlight crease line, was a precursor to many models of recent decades, died March 17 in Munich.
Jan 25, 2019 · Luthe left BMW following a well-publicized family tragedy in 1990, but Wolfgang Reitzle helped continue the designer’s influence, rehiring him as a consultant beginning in 1992. The well-received E38 and E39 are good examples of the continuation of the styling themes established by the E36, and the design of E31 8-series was also completed ...
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Apr 2, 2008 · Claus Luthe. The German car designer Claus Luthe, who has died aged 75, was one of the most important figures in postwar European car styling, overseeing a generation of handsome 1980s and 90s BMW ...
Jul 18, 2023 · Claus Luthe, an iconic figure in the world of automobile design, made significant contributions to the industry throughout his illustrious career. Hailing from Germany, Luthe left an indelible mark on various automotive brands, including NSU, Audi-NSU, and BMW. Known for his innovative design language and ability to create visually striking ...
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Sep 23, 2018 · On Good Friday 1990 came a shocking turn of events: Luthe stabbed and killed his 33-year-old son, Ulrich, after an argument. Ulrich, the first of Claus and Gertrude Luthe's four children, had become increasingly addicted to alcohol and pills; the stabbing was the culmination of years of conflict. Luthe was convicted of manslaughter, but was not ...
Mar 29, 2008 · Claus Luthe learned his design craft at the Voll coachbuilding works in Würzburg, designing buses, before joining Fiat in Italy, where he was part of the team that styled the much-loved Nuova 500 ...
