RAPIDA, the concept car in collaboration with Italdesign
Academic year
2023/2024
RAPIDA immediately catches the eye with its sharp lines, low stance and racer design evoking movement, energy and evolution. An aesthetic dictated by aerodynamics is achieved by eliminating stylistic excesses, where every detail is designed to combine dynamism with functionality. The sculpted rear emphasises the sturdiness of the fastback’s silhouette and expands the storage space, making it perfect for those who alternate between city and adventure travel. The interior also reflects this philosophy: the 2+2 cabin combines sportiness and simplicity, with enveloping seats and technical materials designed for an immersive driving experience. The focus placed on colours and materials meets the needs of a dynamic generation, with finishes that balance high-tech and sustainability, tactile surfaces and details inspired by the world of streetwear and active lifestyles.
RAPIDA was created by Italdesign and Scuderia Torino, technical sponsors Pirelli, OZ Racing, Lechler
Rapida has been designed by Megh Bhatt (India), Marina Cerfeda (Italy), Tanmay Virendra Chillal (India), Santiago Espindola (Argentina), Marica Flagiello (Italy), Jorge García del Río (Spain), Sheil Himanshu Joshi (India), Sarthak Kanojia (India), Sara Krsmanovic (Serbia), Siu Fung George Lau (China), Chang-Chun Ma (Taiwan), Gautham Moolakkaparambil Madhu (India), Pavan Narayana Swamy (India), Varun Narendra (India), Matteo Pagano (Italy), Oleksandr Polatai (Ukraine), Alexander Hansen Purnama (Indonesia), Francesco Raffaele (Italy), Alessandro Ravedati (Italy), Felipe Jose Rey Barberi (Peru), Yi Shao (China), Manik Sharma (Canada), students of the Master in Transportation Design of IED Turin A.Y. 2023/2024 coordinated by Michele Albera with a thesis project coordinated by Michele Albera and Masato Inoue.
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