Ferrari Aliante Concept

Developed for the Ferrari World Design Competition, the Aliante is inspired both by Formula One racing cars and street legal GTs.

The concept has the typical proportions of mid-engine sportscars, with a strong stance and planted feel resulting from the the minimal height, the muscular shoulders and the wedge-shaped front end.

The graphic look is characterized by the contrast between the dark surfaces of the center section and the red body panels which almost wrap around the cockpit and engine compartment.

The body surfacing is aerodynamic-driven, with two distinctive side air intakes and a large lower lip that runs along the entire length of the car to increase the overall downforce.

For the aggressive face the main inspiration was provided by the iconic Ferrari F40, while the elongated LED headlights and the large “mouth” recall the current 458 Italia.

Another element typical of the brand is the transparent engine cover, which leaves exposed the engine and the hybrid system.

The interior adopts a lotus leaf texture and is dust/water resistant, so that the car can be driven open in the rain, which enhances the Formula-like driving experience.

The original concept sketches were developed by Arun Kumar, while Daniel Soriano and Magnus Grettve carried out the 3d modeling and rendering processes.

About the Designers

Daniel Soriano, Arun Kumar and Magnus Grettve are transportation design students at Turin-based IED (Istituto Europeo di Design).

Contact Details:

Arun Kumar

• email: akdesign.gs@gmail.com
• website: arun-stratos.blogspot.com

Daniel Soriano

• email: nitronitrous@gmail.com
• website: dsoriano-design.blogspot.com
• portfolio: behance.net/dsoriano

Magnus Grettve

• email: m.grettve@gmail.com
• website: magnusgrettve.blogspot.com

(Image Courtesy: Daniel Soriano, Arun Kumar and Magnus Grettve)