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Garavini Livery Design Contest

Livery Design Contest

The Garavini 111 concept sees the light after one hundred and eleven years since the birth of the historic brand based on the Alfa Romeo 4C with the scope of bringing back to life the style and elegance of the golden era of bespoke coachbuilding deploying innovative design lines, materials and technologie

Being in the design stage of the Garavini 111 with the #Livery111 contest the Brand wishes to make the aficionados community part of what the first prototype will wear, its livery, the business card whose role is to express the emotions given by the car. #Livery111 will end Wednesday March 31st 2021

The contest will start on the 31st of January 2021 at 18:00 (CET), it will end on the 31st of March 2021 at 19:00 (CET). During this period the affectionados will be able to contribute to the making of the livery that the first prototype of the Garavini111 will wear during the testing phase that will start in the upcoming months

By that time the official template will be published on the wevsite www.garavinitorino.it and the official instagram account @GaraviniTorino.

Qualifying criteria:

  • The participant must follow Garavini’s official Instagram account @GaraviniTorino.
  • The official template must be used and submitted.
  • The image must be shared (via instagram post or IG stories) before Wednesday March 31st 2021 at 19:00 (CET)
  • The shared image must include tag to the Instagram accont @GaraviniTorino and “#Livery111”

As of Sunday January 31st 2021 h 19:00 (CET) it will be possible to download all the material needed to enter the contest #Livery111 at www.garavinitorino.it.

Partecipants are required to follow Garavini Torino’s official Instagram account @GaraviniTorino and format their design according to the template provided. Partecipants will share their livery on Instagram tagging the IG page @GaraviniTorino and will include “#Livery111”

Garavini’s Instagram accont will gather, once per week, all of the images submitted by the partecipants (that comply with the above mentioned qualifying criteria) and will share them via IG Stories, tagging the author. At this point anyone  will be able to vote for their favourite design among those shared

Winner:

The image declared winner of the #Livery111 contest, will be shared on Garavini Torino’s official Instagram account, and will be applied as livery on the Alfa Romeo 4C that will then become the first prototype of the Garavini 111.

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Italian classic car enthusiast with German roots. Renowned as a respected figure in the classic car community, he serves as a jury member at various international concours d'elegance, including the Classic Gala Schwetzingen and Mantova. As a content creator, Andreas passionately shares his profound knowledge and appreciation for vintage automobiles. His heart beats for cars designed by Giovanni Michelotti, showcasing his discerning taste and dedication to preserving the timeless elegance of automotive history.

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The Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer (BB), produced from 1973 to 1984, stands as one of Ferrari’s most radical shifts in design and engineering, thanks to the collaborative work with Pininfarina. The BB was Ferrari’s first mid-engine road car, marking a significant departure from Enzo Ferrari’s long-standing preference for front-engine designs. Its introduction signified a new chapter for Ferrari, aligning more closely with the trends set by other supercar manufacturers at the time.

Origins and Design Inspiration

Designed under the direction of Leonardo Fioravanti, the Ferrari 365 GT4 BB (the first iteration of the BB series) debuted at the 1971 Turin Auto Show, and production began in 1973. One fascinating anecdote about the car is that its “BB” initials reportedly stood for Brigitte Bardot, the famous French actress, which was a codename used during development and remained with the model​.

The BB’s design was sleek and revolutionary. It featured a wedge-shaped, low-profile body, which became a staple of 1970s supercar aesthetics. One of its unique design elements was the bicolored bodywork, with a black lower section that visually slimmed the car while emphasizing its elongated shape. Its pop-up headlights and minimalist, flowing lines were indicative of Pininfarina’s ability to combine functionality with elegance, helping the car stand out from its competitors​.

Mid-Engine Innovation

Before the BB series, Ferrari had always adhered to front-engine layouts for its road cars, famously stating, “Never put the cart before the horse.” However, the mid-engine layout, which Ferrari had already used in its Dino models, became necessary as rivals like Lamborghini began popularizing the mid-engine format in supercars.

The 512 BB (introduced in 1976) featured a 5.0-liter flat-12 engine, mounted in the middle of the car, right behind the driver, delivering 360 horsepower. While this engine was commonly referred to as a “Boxer,” it was technically a 180-degree V12, not a true Boxer engine. In a true Boxer engine, opposing pistons move in opposite directions, but in the 512 BB, they moved simultaneously in the same direction​ This flat configuration allowed for a lower center of gravity, which significantly improved the car’s handling.

Performance and Engineering Marvels

The 512 BB was more than just a stylish car—it was a high-performance machine capable of a top speed of 302 km/h (187 mph) and accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds. The car’s engineering wasn’t just limited to its engine. It featured independent suspension on all four wheels and a sophisticated five-speed manual transmission mounted below the engine, showcasing Ferrari’s commitment to performance.

Over the years, the BB saw several iterations. The BB 512i, introduced in the early 1980s, swapped the carburetors for Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, which lowered emissions and improved fuel efficiency without sacrificing too much power. Although the power dropped slightly to 340 hp, it remained one of the fastest road cars of its era​.

Legacy and Influence

The BB series laid the groundwork for Ferrari’s later mid-engine supercars, such as the Ferrari Testarossa, which succeeded the BB 512i in 1984. It also marked a significant shift for Ferrari, transitioning from the era of front-engine grand tourers to mid-engine supercars.

Today, the Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer remains a prized collector’s item. Its combination of cutting-edge design by Pininfarina, revolutionary mid-engine layout, and Ferrari’s racing heritage makes it one of the most iconic cars in the brand’s history. With only 387 units produced of the original 365 GT4 BB, and slightly more of the later 512 BB and BB 512i models, its rarity further solidifies its place in the pantheon of classic supercars.

The Ferrari BB, both for its groundbreaking design and engineering, represents one of Ferrari’s most influential models. Its innovations in the mid-engine supercar market, coupled with Pininfarina’s masterful styling, continue to captivate enthusiasts and collectors to this day.

Which Ferrari model is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

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