Ferrante
Design V Concept
The
V Concept is a stylish and luxurious 2+2 sports coupe developed by the Italian
designer Fabio Ferrante. Ferrante is a graduate of the Polytechnic Institute of
Turin and has undertaken an internship at the Fiat Design research center.
The
V Concept, despite its subtle and delicate styling elements and curvaceous
bodywork, was in fact inspired by American muscle cars from the 1960s, and
specifically the 1967 Chevrolet Impala from the TV series
"Supernatural". The single letter name of the concept comes from
Ferrante's girlfriend who's name begins with the letter V.
When
designing the V Concept Ferrante decided not to do a retro revival of the
Impala, instead he chose to develop a vehicle which had its own distinct
character but paid tribute to the imposing and muscular proportions of muscle
cars in their heyday. This can be seen in the proportions and stance of the
vehicle where a long, low hood is combined with bulging wheel arches and a
large overhangs - especially at the rear.
While
it's just a concept with no intention for production, Ferrante proposes a
hybrid drivetrain for the theoretical vehicle.
