Italdesign has released more details and images of
the DaVinci Concept that’s on display at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show as we
speak. Dedicated to Leonardo DaVinci, the study has been designed as a Gran
Turismo with a pure electric drivetrain. It’s capable of housing two electric
motors, one on each axle, whereas the batteries are mounted on the floor.
With only a few modifications, it can
house an internal combustion engine, too, with four-wheel drive. This version
was developed around a 4.0-liter V8, said the Italian coachbuilder, and fitting
it desn’t necessitate any changes to the car’sdesign which looks nicely
executed.
At 4,981 mm long, 2,124 mm wide
and 1,392 mm tall, it’s slightly larger than the new BMW 8-Series
Coupe, and has a 2,900 mm longer wheelbase. The elegant exterior is
completed by the sporty roofline, gullwing-style doors, OLED taillights that
form a hexagonal frame and active spoiler. Additionally, it’s equipped with a
new set of tires made by Pirelli specifically for electric and plug-in hybrid
vehicles that reduce rolling resistance and noise.
The interior has no less than three screens,
including one mounted in front of the passengers, another in the central
console in a portrait mode and one for the digital instrument cluster. In the
middle of the dashboard, right under the air vents, a display surface is
embedded into the upholstery, which integrates the climate controls.
The DaVinci is only a concept, but with enough
interest, Italdesign said that it can be put into production with minimal
changes. Furthermore, it can “fit different platforms developed by different
brands”, which increases its chances of hitting the street.
