Touring Superleggera has unveiled the Aero 3, its latest retro-styled coachbuilt creation that will debut later this week at the Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance. Reflecting the aerodynamics principles of Carlo Felice Bianchi Anderloni, son of the co-founder and company saviour for decades, the Aero 3 is inspired by the avant-garde “streamline” designs that sprang from Touring Superleggera’s own early wind tunnel.

Set to be built in a limited production run of only 15 units, three of which have already been sold, the Aero 3 blends aerodynamic Italian styling with genuine hand-craftsmanship and V12 supercar performance.

 

The show car that will debut at Salon Prive on September 23 features a striking Stratosphere Red paint shared with the Disco Volante Coupé Number One. The main exterior design feature is obviously the vertical fin that holds no aerodynamic function and is there for styling purposes only. The design is inspired by Touring-designed Alfa Romeos of the 1930s, as well as other heritage Touring designs.

The Stratosphere Red color is repeated inside the cockpit as highlights against the black soft-furnishings, along with flashes of polished aluminum, black matte aluminum and matte carbon fiber detail fittings. The cabin is decked out in Foglizzo leather and Alcantara.

 

Touring Superleggera says the Aero 3 is based on “a premier Italian supercar” and a look at the engine specs makes it clear the coachbuilder is talking about the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. The naturally aspirated 6.3-liter V12 engine delivers 720 HP at 8,250 rpm and 689 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. Hooked to a 7-speed sequential gearbox with paddle shifters and automatic mode, the V12 power plant enables a zero to 100 km/h sprint in 3.1 seconds and a 339 km/h top speed.

The driving experience should be even more exciting than the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta’s given that the Aero 3 tips the scales at 1,641 kg, making it 150 kg lighter. That’s because the entire bodywork is crafted from carbon fiber while the donor car’s space frame chassis and running gear are retained in stock guise. Touring Superleggera says that pricing is provided on request and may vary depending on the buyer’s individual configuration.