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After the destruction of the Conrero Alfa Romeo and the strong interest during the presentation in Turin, Ghia’s management decided to revive the design as a small series.
The Fiat 8V Supersonic: To built the Supersonic, the choice of chassis fell on the Fiat 8V, although Ghia had just built another coupe on its base. The shape of the vehicle was changed only slightly, mainly to match the different chassis. The only big difference was the rear window. It no longer reached the windscreen, but was designed as a normal rear window. Now called Ghia Supersonic, the car was presented at the Paris Motor Show in 1953 and was voted the most beautiful car of the show. Depending on the source, up to 15 Fiat 8V Ghia Supersonics were made. None of these cars is one hundred percent like the other, as during construction, customer requests were taken into account as far as possible.
Chassis:
106.000035 – 106.000036 – 106.000037 – 106.000040 – 106.000043 – 106.000049 – 106.000055
Giovanni Savonuzzi was an industrious researcher, exploring various solutions and concepts. As an engineer, he possessed the ability to harmoniously blend design and style, technological advancements, and creative ingenuity.
In March 1952, Fiat surprised the world at the Geneva Motor Show with the Fiat 8V. A two-seater sports car that was also designed as a racing car. What was surprising was that Fiat had not shown any interest in re-entering the racing scene up to this point.
Read part 1 The revolution by Savonuzzi The succession of prototypes made on behalf of Chrysler undoubtedly influenced the 1951 project by Piero Dusio,…
The Supersonic was a small series of bodies built by Ghia on different chassis of various car manufacturers. The origin of the series was…
Prachtverhaal, over een bijzondere FIAT. In “ons” Haagse Louwman museum staat een rood/zwarte Demon Rouge van Vignale.
Ook de Zagato V8 is prachtg.
Doet me denken aan de Disco Volante van Alfa Romeo door Touring.
Vielen Dank wieder!
All Fiat 8V are special, the Demon Rouge is the most spectacular one!