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The first one past 200? Steam! image

02/03/2020

The first one past 200? Steam!

The Stanley Streamer Rocket was a steam-powered car built to break the land speed record in 1906, reaching 205.44 km/h with driver Fred Marriott.
Fiat Panda, 40 years of Giugiaro's masterpiece of rationality image

01/03/2020

Fiat Panda, 40 years of Giugiaro's masterpiece of rationality

The FIAT Panda, presented in Rome in 1980, became a symbol of Italian ingenuity with its simple and practical design that maximized interior space while minimizing costs.
The answer for the inquisitive image

29/02/2020

The answer for the inquisitive

The evolution of the automobile's shape and beauty was driven by aerodynamics, which became the driving force behind the development of the car's modern form.
First in Europe over 100 km/h image

24/02/2020

First in Europe over 100 km/h

The Jamais Contente, the first car to break the 100 km/h barrier, was designed with aerodynamics in mind.
Enzo. That subtle touch that completely changed her. image

20/02/2020

Enzo. That subtle touch that completely changed her.

The Enzo Ferrari was originally proposed with a large rear wing, but it was quickly scrapped due to changes in taste. Luca di Montezemolo didn't want to offend Sergio Pininfarina, who presented the design.
The 1902 Baker Torpedo” image

17/02/2020

The 1902 Baker Torpedo”

The Baker “Torpedo” was a pioneering example of aerodynamics research, with a "perfect semi-cast" body that became a benchmark in scientific aerodynamics research.
Sergio Pininfarina’s Ferraris: our pick image

16/02/2020

Sergio Pininfarina’s Ferraris: our pick

The article presents a list of the top 15 most important Ferraris designed by Sergio Pininfarina over the course of more than half a century.
Sergio Pininfarina and Ferrari image

15/02/2020

Sergio Pininfarina and Ferrari

Sergio Pininfarina, the designer behind the iconic Ferrari designs from the 1950s to the early 2000s, was known for creating sporty yet elegant bodies for the automaker.
Dallara, Giugiaro and Stephenson. Three men and a masterpiece: the MC12 image

11/02/2020

Dallara, Giugiaro and Stephenson. Three men and a masterpiece: the MC12

In the late 1990s, Maserati was in dire need of revival, and Ferrari was tasked with bringing the brand back to life.
Aerodynamics. Over 100 years of evolution. image

10/02/2020

Aerodynamics. Over 100 years of evolution.

The article explores how air, once considered an enemy of car design, has become a valuable asset for optimizing car speed and performance.