French designers envision the Opel Manta of the future

New Designers 11 Apr 2016

The Opel Manta Concept is a modern reinterpretation of the iconic European muscle cars. It was created by a team of ISD design students led by Valentin Fuchs and Marius Torterat.

The Opel Manta project was carried out by developing two different themes: a first one, more nostalgic, involving the creation of a retro-inspired Manta; and a second one, envisioning a possible design for the year 2035 that would evolve Opel’s current styling DNA and language.

The first, retro-inspired theme led to the creation of a modern muscle car with a three box layout and proportions strongly influenced by the original Manta.

The second theme, dubbed Presage, uses more original, distinctive proportions, combined with a sculptural, organic surface treatment.

The interior features a multi-layered design inspired by muscles.

For the final design direction, Valentin Fuchs and Marius Torterat decided to combine the classic proportions of the first theme – including the three-box body and elongated tail – with the bold design treatment and graphic themes of the second one.

In particular, the exterior is strongly characterized by the front and rear lighting signature featuring C-shaped LED strips, and the deeply recessed front grille.

The interior combines elements with an industrial look and material, with sleek, futuristic shapes.

The interior of the concept features a harsh industrial look, with brushed metal and chrome trim, dark leather upholstery and vintage style switches and instrumentation.

Design Team

The design team included:

Valentin Fuchs – Exterior Design (1st theme, 2nd theme, final direction)
Marius Torterat – Interior Design(1st theme, 2nd theme, final direction) – Exterior Design (final direction)
3D Alias modeling and rendering (interior and exterior): Sonia Dudziak, David Ribeiro and Tom Deffrennes