There’s no denying that Ferrari builds some very
attractive cars but if you ask yours truly, no modern Ferrari looks anywhere
near as beautiful as the Aliante Barchetta designed by Daniel Soriano. If you’re familiar with the
Ferrari World Design Contest, you may recognize the Aliante as it was first
designed back in 2011. However, Soriano recently went back to the drawing board
and re-designed this wild Ferrari to create what you see here.
The first thing which stands out about the vehicle
is the absolutely glorious exterior. At the front, there are a pair of
triangular-shaped headlights and a black front splitter and air intakes. The
nose is very low and bulging front wheel arches extend out of the bodywork. Not
only do the wheel arches look amazing but the driver would have a clear view of
where the top of each wheel is, allowing them to perfectly place the car when
cornering.
Soriano’s design consists of a unique windshield
with a particularly aggressive shape. Inside, there is a retro-inspired
steering wheel as well as a series of classic gauges. You will also notice a
six-speed gated manual shifter (wishful thinking in this day and age) and a
pair of bucket seats. he rear of the stunning Aliante Barchetta includes two round taillights,
a pair of tailpipes, and a sharp diffuser.
If we had to pick a favorite part of the design, it
would have to be the glass engine cover. While engine covers of mid-engined
supercars are typically flat or extend down with the roofline, the Aliante’s engine
features its own little glass canopy. Speaking of the engine, it is a flat-12
cylinder with independent throttle bodies.
