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Aston Martin refines the Edge with New Vantage S

 

Aston Martin unveils the Vantage S as a sharper version of its flagship front-engine sports car. The model is set to debut this weekend at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed. It’s positioned as the most performance-oriented variant in the current Vantage lineup, its upgraded design refining both the mechanical and visual character of the car. With 680PS from its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 and enhanced handling calibration, it reinforces the Vantage nameplate’s focus on driver engagement while referencing the brand’s legacy of high-performance ‘S’ derivatives.

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images © Aston Martin

 

 

subtle Design Tweaks over the vantage

 

Subtle changes in the exterior design signal the Aston Martin Vantage S’s enhanced performance potential. A new front hood vent, finished in either gloss black or carbon fiber, adds visual weight and draws hot air away from the engine bay. At the rear, a full-width decklid spoiler generates 44kg of additional downforce at top speed, part of a broader aero package that contributes to a total of 111kg.

 

The enhancements continue underneath. Reworked suspension geometry, a stiffer rear subframe now mounted directly to the body, and revised damper tuning result in sharper turn-in response without compromising low-speed ride quality. The attention to refinement includes a ten percent reduction in transmission mount stiffness, allowing for more harmonious movement between powertrain and chassis.

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the Aston Martin Vantage S debuts with subtle design changes and sharper dynamics

 

 

interiors emphasize a heritage of craft

 

Inside, the Vantage S builds on the standard model’s template with focused material choices and signature details. A mix of Alcantara and leather, accented with carbon fiber inlays, establishes a sport-oriented atmosphere. An embroidered ‘S’ on the seat shoulders, made from sixteen meters of thread and over 2,000 stitches, is a continuation of Aston Martin’s craft tradition.

 

Trim options expand on this theme with anodized finishes on the drive mode selector, matched to seatbelts and stitching. An available Inspire Sport interior package introduces semi-aniline leather in new color combinations, complete with chevron quilting and perforated patterns designed to evoke motion even at rest.

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new hood vents and a rear spoiler improve cooling and increase downforce

 

 

Performance Adjustments Build on Familiar Foundation

 

Performance is slightly improved over the recently redesigned Vantage. The Vantage S reaches 60mph in 3.3 seconds. That’s just 0.1 seconds quicker than the base model. Meanwhile, the 202mph top speed is maintained. Beyond the headline figures, engineers worked on making the car feel more responsive. This includes tuning the throttle, adjusting the launch control, and fine-tuning how the car reacts to driver input in each drive mode. While these changes may seem incremental in isolation, together they sharpen the car’s feedback in ways experienced drivers will appreciate, especially those familiar with the current Vantage baseline.

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the 4.0 liter twin turbo V8 now produces 680PS with quicker acceleration

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chassis updates include a stiffer rear subframe and recalibrated dampers

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the interior combines Alcantara and carbon fiber with S embroidery details

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red and bronze accents tie the exterior and cabin design together

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the Vantage S makes its debut at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed

 

project info:

 

model: Vantage S

company: Aston Martin | @astonmartin

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pagani debuts open-air speedster huayra codalunga with hand-chiseled sculptures in cabin https://www.designboom.com/technology/pagani-open-air-speedster-huayra-codalunga-hand-chiseled-sculptures-07-09-2025/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:50:56 +0000 https://www.designboom.com/?p=1143235 designed by the pagani grandi complicazioni division, the vehicle was sketched by horacio pagani, inspired by the racing cars of the 1950s and 1960s.

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open-air Pagani Huayra Codalunga Speedster with sculptures

 

Pagani unveils the Huayra Codalunga Speedster, an open-air interpretation of the coupé version the car manufacturer introduced in 2022. Designed by the Pagani Grandi Complicazioni division, the vehicle was sketched by Horacio Pagani, inspired by the racing cars of the 1950s and 1960s. The manufacturer expects to produce only ten examples, and the deliveries of the open-air Pagani Huayra Codalunga Speedster start in 2026. Works of artisans find space in the interiors of the vehicle. The first are the solid-milled metal parts like the gauges and meters, chiseled delicately by hand until they become small sculptures on the dashboard.

 

The racing-car influences of the previous eras come through the steering wheel and gear knob, reinterpreted using a carbon fiber frame, mahogany inserts, and aluminum rivets hammered and polished by hand. Throughout the interiors, the feel of the 1960s cabin spills over, with finishes in semi-matte. The car manufacturer also develops a fabric especially for the open-air Pagani Huayra Codalunga Speedster, drawn from the techniques used in haute couture. The pattern takes design cues from the four-exhaust symbol of the Pagani Hypercars, which is a system of circles multiplying and overlapping. Each embroidered element has over 450,000 individual stitches, all made by hand, and owners can see them on the fabric dressing the seats, door panels, and center console.

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all images courtesy of Pagani

 

 

side windows from the race cars in the 1940s and 1950s

 

For the open-air Pagani Huayra Codalunga Speedster, the car manufacturer uses a new monocoque, which unites the body and the frame in one piece. The headlights are injected into the body, so they look like they are carved into the surface. The front bumper includes a splitter that pushes the air under and around the car. For the front window, the team lowers it so it connects with the roof or top, making the entire frame look like a teardrop when viewed from above, and the shape is softer compared to the company’s other hypercars. The side windows take inspiration from the race cars in the 1940s and 1950s, having a lower shape and curve at the back. The hardtop roof is removable too, and when it is on, it creates a continuous look from the front window to the rear.

 

Tradition plays a role in the design, with the doors opening sideways instead of raising upwards. Hidden air channels are under the car for ventilation and to give the open-air Pagani Huayra Codalunga Speedster a clean and smooth look. The roll bar, found at the back of the vehicle, connects the outside green shade to the semi-matte interiors, creating a visual flow from the exterior to the dashboard and gear lever. The rear bumper includes an air diffuser and two aero fins, which help push the car down to the road at high speeds, and the taillights look like they are floating. Then, there are six pipes around the car for the exhaust system, each made with titanium and ceramic coatings.

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Pagani unveils the Huayra Codalunga Speedster, an open-air interpretation of the 2022 coupé version

 

 

Suspension system forged from aluminum alloy

 

For the monocoque of the open-air Pagani Huayra Codalunga Speedster, the car manufacturer uses Carbo-Titanium HP62-G2 and Carbo-Triax HP62, which makes the frame robust and lightweight at the same time. The suspension system, which helps stabilize the car, is made from forged aluminum alloy and has a double-wishbone layout. It also has variable-rate springs and coaxial shock absorbers so the suspension can change and adapt depending on the drive. The car’s braking system, made in partnership with Brembo, is made from carbon-ceramic, and at the front, the brake discs are 410 mm wide and 38 mm thick, with 6-piston calipers. 

 

At the rear, the discs are 390 mm wide and 34 mm thick, with 4-piston calipers. The open-air Pagani Huayra Codalunga Speedster also has monolithic avional wheels, produced from a single piece of metal, and they are 20 inches at the front and 21 inches at the rear. They are fitted with Pirelli Trofeo R tires, which are high-performance tires used in racing. The design of the vehicle was inspired by cars from the 1950s and 1960s. The design team wants to bring this back, but not just the feeling of it. They want to revive the look, too. From 2026, ten owners of the open-air Pagani Huayra Codalunga Speedster can drive the vehicle and admire the sculptures throughout it.

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the car manufacturer uses a new monocoque, which unites the body and the frame in one piece

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the headlights are injected into the body, so they look like they are carved into the surface

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the roll bar, found at the back of the vehicle, connects the outside green shade to the semi-matte interiors

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the rear bumper includes an air diffuser and two aero fins

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throughout the interiors, the feel of the 1960s cabin spills over

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view of the seats

solid-milled metal parts, chiseled delicately by hand
solid-milled metal parts, chiseled delicately by hand

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the racing-car influences of the previous eras come through the steering wheel and gear knob

 

project info:

 

name: Open-air Huayra Codalunga Speedster

car manufacturer: Pagani | @paganiautomobili

division: Pagani Grandi Complicazioni

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rolls-royce reveals one-of-one phantom dentelle with embroidered interior https://www.designboom.com/technology/rolls-royce-phantom-dentelle-embroidered-interior-dubai-04-08-2025/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:45:43 +0000 https://www.designboom.com/?p=1142929 rolls-royce reveals the embroidered phantom dentelle in dubai, a one-of-one inspired finished with more than 160,000 stitches.

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an embroidered phantom presented in dubai

 

Rolls-Royce has unveiled a one-of-one embroidered Phantom Dentelle in Dubai, commissioned by a Middle Eastern client as a gift for their father. The automotive project was overseen by the brand’s Private Office Dubai, a regional hub dedicated to personal commissions.

 

The design takes inspiration from a piece of rare couture lace, chosen for its intricate floral elements and luminous texture. Crafted on a traditional Leavers loom, the lace’s dimensional detailing informed both the embroidered interior and bespoke exterior finish.

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images courtesy Rolls-Royce

 

 

160,000 stitches create intricate interiors

 

Inside the Roll-Royce, the full-width Gallery — a defining feature of the Phantom — displays a custom embroidered panel. Rolls-Royce designers interpreted the lace through over 160,000 stitches, layering eight embroidery techniques in colors such as Rose Gold, Sunrise, and Oatmeal.

 

The result is a mesh-like base made with a triple-run stitch, overlaid with satin and raised embroidery to evoke the sheen and contours of couture floral forms. The stitching captures shifts in light, creating a quiet shimmer throughout the cabin.

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Rolls-Royce unveils a Phantom Dentelle with embroidered interiors

 

 

finishing details of rose gold

 

Echoing the Gallery, the Waterfall between the rear seats is embroidered with 70,000 additional stitches. Its pattern continues the lace-inspired motif with tonal harmony and detailed botanical elements. Rose Gold finishes appear throughout, including on the speaker grilles and treadplates.

 

The interior is upholstered in a pairing of Sunrise and Grace White leathers. RR monograms are embroidered into the headrests, and the veneer surfaces are rendered in a high-gloss Piano White.

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the design draws from handmade couture lace woven on a rare Leavers loom

 

 

The Phantom Dentelle’s exterior is finished in a two-tone palette of Crystal over Arctic White and Crystal over Palais Nemasker Dawn — a bespoke color reserved for the client. A double coachline in Sunrise resolves in a hand-painted branch motif, referencing the embroidery within.

 

The 22-inch polished Disc wheels include body-colored centers and Arctic White pinstripes. The polished Pantheon Grille is topped with a Rose Gold Spirit of Ecstasy, a detail echoed in the engraved treadplates.

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over 160,000 stitches are used to create the Gallery embroidery inside the Phantom

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the rear Waterfall features an additional 70,000 stitches, echoing the Gallery design


a hand-painted coachline in Sunrise resolves in a floral motif referencing the lace

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the exterior paint combines Crystal over Arctic White with Palais Nemasker Dawn


Rose Gold accents appear on the speaker grilles and engraved treadplates

 

 

project info:

 

name: Rolls-Royce Phantome Dentelle

brand: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

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oilstainlab’s HF-11 evokes retro-modern design inspired by porsche and can-am race cars https://www.designboom.com/technology/oilstainlab-hf-11-retro-modern-design-porsche-can-am-race-cars-07-07-2025/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:20:34 +0000 https://www.designboom.com/?p=1142846 to appear at the JDM vs EURO car show in LA on july 12th, 2025, the supercar uses two-layer, aerospace carbon fiber for a robust frame.

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Lightweight supercar with digital mirror and rear camera

 

Oilstainlab’s HF-11 vehicle reflects retro-modern design inspired by classic Porsche and the Canadian-American Challenge Cup race cars. To appear at the JDM vs EURO car show in Los Angeles, US, on July 12th, 2025, the lightweight supercar uses two-layer, aerospace carbon fiber for a robust frame, and its butterfly-winged doors open extensively enough to already showcase the cabin from the outside. Stepping inside, the Porsche race car-inspired HF-11 by Oilstainlab, the use of carbon fiber continues throughout the seats with three-point seatbelts.

 

The modern touch comes through the digital gauges and display as well as the rear camera, push-button handbrake, and start button to fire up the vehicle. Even the mirror is digital, equipped with a high-definition display. One of the retro design elements, which also hints at the race cars in the Canadian-American Challenge Cup as well as some classic Porsches, appears as the racing helmets stored in the doors of the vehicle. Oilstainlab wants HF-11, inspired by classic Porsches and race cars, to look clean; hence, the absence of dramatic and sculpted lines on the exterior.

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all images courtesy of Oilstainlab

 

 

oilstainlab’s HF-11 inspired by classic Porsches and race cars

 

At the back of the vehicle, passersby see parts of the engine and power system where they’re traditionally hidden. The design team leaves them semi-open to show the inner workings and designs of the supercar. The fenders above the wheels are big enough to cover the wide tires, designed to reduce drag and increase the vehicle’s road grip. The team also shaped the side of the car downward to guide the air towards that direction and keep it stable at high speeds. There’s also a hidden rear wing to give the vehicle additional downforce.

 

Specs-wise, the Oilstainlab HF-11, inspired by classic Porsches and race cars, uses a custom suspension system from Öhlins and features a double-wishbone system for both front and rear for ideal racing-level handling. The manual steering has an electronic assist, and the engine comes with two flat-six options as well as an electric version. The engine lies behind the driver but in front of the rear wheels, and it is naturally aspirated without a turbocharger. The base horsepower is 600 hp, but it can go up to 1,200 hp. So far, Oilstainlab has already opened the pool of ownership for the lightweight HF-11, so drivers can own the vehicle inspired by classic Porsches and race cars.

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Oilstainlab’s HF-11 vehicle reflects retro-modern design inspired by Porsche and race cars

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roof view of the vehicle

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no dramatic and sculpted lines on the exterior for a clean look

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side view of the vehicle

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the hood, trunk, and doors open upward

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the vehicle as butterfly-winged doors

there are digital displays and gauges inside the cabin
there are digital displays and gauges inside the cabin

the team says owners can customize the interiors
the team says owners can customize the interiors

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even the mirror is digital, equipped with a high-definition display

 

project info:

 

name: HF-11

design: Oilstainlab | @oilstainlab

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sadair’s spear by koenigsegg shows sculpted body during aurora concours debut in sweden https://www.designboom.com/technology/koenigsegg-sadairs-spear-aurora-concours-sweden-scandinavian-megacar-04-04-2025/ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:01:42 +0000 https://www.designboom.com/?p=1142199 with its name honoring jesko koenigsegg's racehorse, only thirty sadair's spear megacars will ever be produced.

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a Scandinavian Homage to Speed

 

In late June, the doors of Koenigsegg’s Ängelholm factory opened to a small group of Aurora Scandinavian Concours drivers to preview the new Sadair’s Spear ahead of its public unveiling. designboom joined the group inside the former air force hangar, once home to the ‘Ghost Squadron’ Johan Röd, to observe the unveiling of a machine that represents a new threshold for the Swedish megacar company.

 

The preview took place during a private factory tour in time for the Concours. Here, founder Christian von Koenigsegg described Sadair’s Spear as the final tribute to his father, Jesko von Koenigsegg, whose passion for horse racing inspired the car’s name. In 1976, Jesko rode a horse called Sadair’s Spear in what would be his last race.

 

The following day, at the Aurora’s June 27th opening, the car was presented publicly for the first time — parked at the head of the Concours, the megacar was surrounded by a crowd of enthusiasts and collectors. Along with it being its first public appearance, it was an especially rare sight as only thirty examples of the Sadair’s Spear will ever be produced.

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the Sadair’s Spear private preview at the Koenigsegg factory | image © designboom

 

 

A Presence Defined by Purpose

 

The Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear is at once theatrical and purposeful. The proportions are familiar to anyone who has seen its predecessor, the Jesko — the same compact, sharply contoured nose and cab-forward canopy. Expert eyes will notice, however, that each surface is reconsidered. The front canards, or aerodynamic winglets, stand taller and more assertive. They are integrated into a reshaped bumper that increases airflow and cooling. Along the flanks, the wheel arch louvres appear almost delicate, but their function of guiding air to reduce pressure buildup is essential to the car’s stability at track speeds.

 

The rear is dominated by a new, double-blade wing mounted high on slender carbon pylons. Koenigsegg’s engineers explain that this active element is shaped to deliver greater downforce at lower speeds, making it more usable on typical circuits rather than only at extreme velocity. The combined effect of these aerodynamic adjustments is an increase in downforce of about twenty percent over the Jesko.

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the megacar makes its public debut at the Aurora Scandinavian Concours | image © designboom

 

 

An Interior Stripped to the Essentials

 

Inside, the design language of the Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear is one of subtraction. The central shift mechanism is gone, replaced by a sculpted key holder. Gear selection happens exclusively through paddles mounted on the steering wheel. The seats — rigid shells upholstered in minimal Alcantara — invite no illusions about the car’s purpose. Even the carbon fiber surfaces feel almost raw, their weave just visible beneath a thin satin coating. The atmosphere is informed by the principle of ‘adding less.’

 

As on all Koenigsegg models, a brushed metal ghost insignia can be found on the car. It’s explained that this logo is not just a branding flourish. It’s a reference to the history of the factory’s past life, the home of a Swedish air force squadron. Airplanes trained at night, and the group was aptly nicknamed the Ghost Squadron. The squadron used a ghost emblem on its aircraft, and Koenigsegg adopted this symbol as a tribute when it arrived at the former base.

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Sadair’s Spear is displayed at the forefront of the Concours | image © designboom

 

 

Although Sadair’s Spear uses the same 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 found in other Jesko models, its breathing and cooling systems have been revised. Larger hood vents, additional rear scoops, and an upgraded heat exchanger help sustain performance during repeated high-speed laps. When running on E85 fuel, the engine produces 1,625 horsepower, which is an astonishing figure even in a segment defined by excess.

 

The Light Speed Transmission, with its nine forward gears and rapid-shifting multi-disc clutches, remains one of Koenigsegg’s defining technologies. In Sadair’s Spear, its operation feels simpler still, with the removal of the central shifter emphasizing the immediacy of paddle inputs. The system is engineered so that shifts between any two gears happen almost instantaneously, a feature the test drivers demonstrated later in the day on the runway behind the factory.

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Christian von Koenigsegg names the car after his father’s final racehorse from 1976 | image © designboom

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the design refines the Jesko’s silhouette with taller canards and a new rear wing | image © designboom

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engineers increase downforce by around twenty percent over the Jesko Attack | image © designboom

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the cockpit removes the central shifter and focuses on minimal driver controls | image © designboom

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the car made its public debut at the Aurora Scandinavian Concours | image © designboom

 

project info:

 

model: Sadair’s Spear

manufacturer: Koenigsegg | @koenigsegg

event: Aurora Scandinavian Concours | @theauroraconcours

premiere: June 2025

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reflective supercar peralta S with mirror-polished body takes after the maserati boomerang https://www.designboom.com/technology/reflective-supercar-peralta-s-mirror-polished-body-maserati-boomerang-gfg-style-07-02-2025/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:30:15 +0000 https://www.designboom.com/?p=1142150 a one-off automobile by GFG style, the vehicle’s body mimics the surroundings because of the handmade mirror-polished aluminum covering the entire frame.

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GFG style produces one-off reflective supercar peralta S

 

GFG Style rolls out Peralta S, a reflective supercar with a mirror-polished aluminum frame and a design that takes after the Maserati Boomerang. To debut at the Monterey Motorsports Festival on August 16th, 2025, the vehicle was first shown at the Pastejé Automotive Invitational in Mexico on March 22nd, 2025. It is the first one-off supercar made by the Italian car design company, GFG Style, created for a Mexican car collector named Carlos Peralta and his two sons, Juan Carlos and Nicolas. From the get-go, the body of the reflective supercar Peralta S mimics the surroundings because of the handmade mirror-polished aluminum covering the entire frame.

 

It gives the vehicle both a gleaming and silver look, as if the windows and the frame were one, turning the supercar into a monolithic ride. The driver steps inside the vehicle by lifting up the entire top part called the dome. The side windows can open separately, moving upwards like gull wings, and from the side, the reflective supercar Peralta S resembles a silver bullet, drawn from the singular-looking silhouette it has from the front to the back. When viewed from above, however, the vehicle features a teardrop shape, still glinting because of its mirror-polished body.

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all images courtesy of GFG Style

 

 

Glowing lights under the vehicle’s frame

 

If one is to look for the lights around GFG Style’s reflective supercar Peralta S, they can find them hidden underneath the vehicle, both in the front and the back. When the driver fires up the ride, the rear lights appear within a glowing effect dubbed the shadow light. Then, the rear spoiler also lifts up to allow for better airflow and style, and when the vehicle isn’t used, the spoiler stays hidden. The company says that the only parts of the reflective supercar Peralta S that aren’t made from aluminum are the front spoiler, rear diffuser, and side sills. It is because these are forged from carbon fiber, making them lightweight and helping the vehicle speed away without adding a drag.

 

Inside the reflective supercar Peralta S, GFG Style brings back the look and colors of the vehicles from the 1970s. First off, the design team covers the seats and the dashboard in leather, refining them with a metallic chrome effect to continue the mirror-like exterior frame. The bucket seats wrap around the driver and passenger, and the steering wheel comes with built-in car controls, which is a modern touch from the design team. For the center console, there aren’t any frills or advanced technologies that are now common in modern cars. Instead, the design has a back-to-basic approach with the knobs and controls, colored in silver to mimic the mirror-polished aluminum body.

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GFG Style rolls out Peralta S, a reflective supercar with a mirror-polished aluminum frame

 

 

Design influences from the 1972 Maserati Boomerang 

 

The reflective supercar Peralta S by GFG Style has strong ties to the Maserati Boomerang in the 1970s. The designer of the 1972 vehicle is the renowned Italian automotive designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, and his son, Fabrizio Giugiaro, designed the Peralta S, drawing the design influences of his automobile from his father’s work. The Maserati Boomerang had a wedge shape, a series of sharp angles, and a futuristic look, three design elements that the reflective supercar Peralta S shares. The Maserati model, however, was just a concept car, unlike the Peralta S.  During its time, the Giorgetto Giugiaro-designed vehicle was ahead of its time in terms of design. Most of the cars then had rounder and softer bodies, but the Maserati Boomerang owned its semi-rectangular frame. 

 

It also embodied flat surfaces, straight lines, and a pointed front, which only came out over the years. Inside the Maserati model, the steering wheel and the dashboard were combined into a single unit, and the gauges and controls were placed inside the steering wheel. Then, the wheel itself turned around the instruments, which was found novel at the time. The vehicle also had a low roofline, and Giorgetto Giugiaro designed the body to look like a triangle from the side. Another feature that the reflective supercar Peralta S shares with the Maserati Boomerang is the two doors and the seating for two people. Then, under the body of the Fabrizio Giugiaro-designed vehicle is the Maserati MC20 platform, which means that the engine, including the twin-turbo V6, wheels, and other parts are the same as those in the MC20. So far, the reflective supercar Peralta S is a one-off vehicle from GFG Style.

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the windows open upwards

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rear view of the vehicle

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there’s a single ‘door’ that opens upwards

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the vehicle can accomodate two people

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the vehicle’s body mimics the surroundings because of the handmade mirror-polished aluminum frame

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front view of the vehicle

the automobile resembles a silver bullet, drawn from the singular-looking silhouette
the automobile resembles a silver bullet, drawn from the singular-looking silhouette

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view of the cabin seats

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the vehicle is to debut at the Monterey Motorsports Festival

 

project info:

 

name: Peralta S

company: GFG Style | @gfg.style

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ferrari rolls out amalfi sports car with taillights hidden inside the wedge-shaped body https://www.designboom.com/technology/ferrari-amalfi-sports-car-taillights-hidden-wedge-shaped-body-07-02-2025/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:10:42 +0000 https://www.designboom.com/?p=1142027 unlike the other models of the car manufacturer, the rear lights in the recent automobile are not obvious, and they light up like lines.

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Ferrari Amalfi sports car in Verde Costiera color

 

Ferrari unveils the Amalfi sports car with taillights concealed within the body of the wedge-shaped vehicle. Unlike the other models of the car manufacturer, the rear lights in the recent automobile are not obvious, and they light up like lines. From the outside, the vehicle looks sculptured, appearing monolithic and shaped by the sharp lines around it. The side of the car where the lights are hidden shows a wedge shape, and the front misses the traditional grille. Here, instead, is a body-colored wing above a dark recessed area, and this wing carried the headlights and the hidden sensors of the Ferrari Amalfi sports car. Below it is a splitter that makes the vehicle look wider and athletic.

 

At the back, the sharp line of the silhouette wraps around the body. The vehicle comes with a large diffuse to help with the airflow and reduce the drag while cruising, and the rear screen also connects to the built-in spoiler. For the first edition of the Ferrari Amalfi sports car, the design team gives it a bright teal green paint called Verde Costiera, a color inspired by the reflection of the sea near the famous coast. The Ferrari Amalfi sports car belongs to a 2+ coupe berlinetta series of the car manufacturer, meaning that it has two main seats and two smaller rear seats for the passengers, hence the fastback shape from the roof of the vehicle going to the back.

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all images courtesy of Ferrari

 

 

Steering wheel with tactile buttons instead of touchscreen

 

Inside the Ferrari Amalfi sports car, the car manufacturer uses a dual-cockpit design, so the driver and passenger each have their own space. It still feels connected by the dashboard, doors, and the middle console, especially since the front passenger has their own infotainment screen, and the shape of the interior is faceted to draw attention to the center touchscreen. The dashboard has a single-piece design that includes the instrument cluster and air vents together, while the center console is carved from a block of anodized aluminum. The latter floats above the floor and contains the gear selector, key slot, wireless phone charging, and other controls. As for the door panels, they have handles built into sail-like shapes, and the speakers are hidden behind small holes in aluminum.

 

The color of the Ferrari Amalfi sports car cabin matches the green theme of the exterior. Inside, however, it is called the Verde Bellagio, used around the front. For this model, owners can opt for massage chairs with air chambers for the seats. Another optional accessory is the 14-speaker audio system from Burmester for a cinema-sounding music playing. The Ferrari Amalfi sports car also uses an upgraded human-machine interface, starting with the steering wheel that has tactile buttons instead of a touchscreen. The start button on the left side of the wheel is crafted in aluminum, just like in the old Ferrari race cars. Specs-wise, the vehicle comes with a twin-turbo V8 engine, and the Ferrari Amalfi sports car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and from 0 to 200 km/h in nine seconds.

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Ferrari unveils the Amalfi sports car with taillights concealed within the body

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the rear lights in the recent automobile are not obvious, and they light up like lines

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the side of the car shows a wedge shape

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aerial view of the vehicle

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from the outside, the vehicle looks sculptured, appearing monolithic

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view inside the vehilce

the steering wheel has tactile buttons instead of a touchscreen
the steering wheel has tactile buttons instead of a touchscreen

the car manufacturer uses a dual-cockpit design, so the driver and passenger each have their own space
the car manufacturer uses a dual-cockpit design, so the driver and passenger each have their own space

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at the back, the sharp line of the silhouette wraps around the body

 

project info:

 

name: Amalfi sports car

car manufacturer: Ferrari | @ferrari

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explore sweden’s hypercar heaven: the aurora scandinavian concours returns https://www.designboom.com/technology/sweden-hypercar-heaven-aurora-scandinavian-concours-bastad-07-02-2025/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:45:31 +0000 https://www.designboom.com/?p=1141637 the aurora scandinavian concours transforms båstad, sweden into a midsummer showcase of rare classics, restomods, and supercars.

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the aurora scandinavian concours 2025

 

The pastures and harbors along Sweden’s southwestern coast roar to life as the Aurora Scandinavian Concours returns for its second year. Here in Båstad, the fields are dotted with cows and iron-red holiday homes. Being over an hour’s drive north of Malmö means that the place is relatively remote. Even so, the elite automotive event brings gleaming supercars and rare classic restorations alike from across the world, with an international crowd of enthusiasts and collectors to follow — especially the famed ‘Porsche guy’ Magnus Walker with his hat full of roadside wildflowers.

 

designboom traveled to Båstad to join the three day-long concours, which took place from June 27th — 29th, 2025. Here it’s often noted that it’s Sweden’s answer to the Hamptons in New York. Many of its residents stay only for the summer season, and its sunny harbors are crowded with sailboats and yachts. With Scandinavian midsummer still in the air, it’s the idyllic place for exploring decades of the best in automotive design.

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the Aurora Scandinavian Concours is held at Norrviken Gardens in Båstad, Sweden | image © designboom

 

 

The venue: norrviken Gardens

 

Among the most beloved destinations of this area is the Norrviken Gardens, where the stage is once again set for the Aurora Scandinavian Concours. It is a long-stretching oasis whose landscaped pockets reference various countries and time periods. A French-style promenade leads toward the Concours Stage while Japanese-inspired gardens trail down toward the ocean. Each perspective is a lush view fit for a postcard.

 

While the main Concours takes place here at Norrviken, the Aurora 2025 programming extends to the marine harbor at Båstad where the Aurora Yacht Show is held. For Concours participants the event spans further still, with a private tour and test drive at the Koenigsegg supercar factory, and a rally drive across the scenic roads of Sweden.

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the Concours lineup includes sixty rare cars | image © designboom

 

 

the concours

 

Sixty of the world’s best and rarest cars thread the length of the main garden at Norrviken, a gleaming array which makes up the Aurora Scandinavian Concours. This collection exclusively displays cars of the highest global standard, the oldest being a 1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom, and the newest having just premiered at the event — the Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear celebrates its world premiere at the Aurora (read here). Only thirty units of this ultra-lightweight megacar will ever be produced, and a shimmering example is displayed at the forefront of the Concours lineup.

 

A major highlight is a selection of rare cars by iconic Italian design studio Zagato — from a Maserati Mostro to an ISO Rivolta GTZ. The AGTZ Twin Tail, a radical idea which was unveiled just last year, was theatrically displayed both with and without its tail. Emphasizing the timeline of the studio‘s legacy, this brand-new model gazes onto a 1959 Porsche 356 Coupé, which neighbors a humble 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.

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AGTZ Twin Tail presented by Andrea Zagato (left) and host JP Rathgen (right) | image © designboom

 

 

Meanwhile, near the front of the Concours is a vibrant Ferrari F512 M, a rare model which debuted in 1994 and made even more rare when transformed into an Art Car by German painter Peter Klasen. Alongside the stage at the far end, a whispering Rolls Royce Black Badge Spectre glimmers in Vapor Violet. 

 

As we overheard this weekend: ‘Ninety percent of good cars have a good story.’ With this in mind, one of our favorite cars is a unique Porsche 911 Targa, a retired Dutch police car. Across its hood reads Rijkspolitie — ‘national police’ in the Netherlands. The removable panel of its Targa roof means that police officers can stand on the seats and signal traffic. The police force drove these cars from the 1960s until the 1990s. Now in 2025, one example was at last test-driven by Magnus Walker during the Aurora weekend.

 

Outside the Concours itself, the more inclusive Aurora Showfield displays nearly four hundred more cars. It is open to more participants to showcase the full spectrum of car culture, ranging from grassroots enthusiasts to experienced collectors. 

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Dutch Rijkspolitie (State Police) Porsche 911 SC Targa at the Koenigsegg Test Track | image © designboom

 

 

the aurora awards

 

Beyond the display, these sixty Concours cars are competing for a prestigious award across eight categories, along with one award reserved for a non-Concours car. Each class celebrates a different facet of automotive excellence, from historic preservation to cutting-edge design and performance. The ceremony takes place on the final afternoon of the Aurora and draws a massive crowd to the main stage for a moment of shared anticipation. Trophies are presented by Michel Franssen, Concours President; Filip Larsson, CEO of The Aurora; and Marcus Berggren, Head of Concours, who together recognize the craftsmanship, provenance, and passion behind every vehicle on display.


1970 Lamborghini Miura P400, Best of Show – Classic Car Concours | image © designboom

 

 

Explore the award winning cars:

 

Best of Show – Classic Car Concours: 1970 Lamborghini Miura P400

Best of Show – Hypercar Concours: 2025 Koenigsegg CC850

Restomod Glory Class Winner: 2025 Kimera EVO38 Prototype 00 ‘Aurora’

Zagato Class Winner: 2019 ISO Rivolta GTZ by Zagato

Preservation Award: 1957 Talbot-Lago T14 LS 2500 Sport

President’s Award: 1973 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 ‘Daytona’ Spyder

Jury’s Choice: 1938 Lancia Astura Gran Lusso by Pininfarina

Elegance in Motion Class Winner: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy

Best of Showfield: 1948 Jaguar MK IV

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2025 Kimera EVO38 Prototype 00 ‘Aurora’, Restomod Glory Class Winner | image © designboom

 

 

talks, Exhibitions and lounges

 

The Concours is complemented by a series of conversations, the Aurora Talks, whose lineup of speakers includes major automotive designers Andrea Zagato, Domagoj Dukec and Christian von Koenigsegg. Each speaker shares their perspective on how they challenged industry norms and became game-changers in the design world.

 

Visitors exploring the sprawling gardens meander between scattered exhibition spaces and lounges, with a Vogue Scandinavia lounge and Koenigsegg, Motikon and BMW exhibitions always on view. A highlight is BMW’s pavilion celebrating fifty years of Art Cars. This installation displays a selection of four BMW Art Cars, beginning with the first-ever example from 1975: a BMW 3.0 CSL which Alexander Calder painted with broad brushstrokes in just twenty-eight minutes. Other Art Cars on view include those by Roy Lichtenstein (1977), Andy Warhol (1979) and Jeff Koons (2010). 

 

At the Vogue Scandinavia lounge, an activation shows artist duo Madelen and Robert Möllard hand-painting a new MINI Art Car in-person. The Swedish siblings of Maison Möllard are known for their dreamy botanical paintings and floral patterning, a clear celebration of the event’s summery Scandinavian context.


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Alexander Calder’s BMW Art Car displayed at the Aurora 2025 | image © designboom

 

 

the Aurora Tour

 

Ahead of the Concours’ public opening on June 27th, designboom joined the adrenaline-driven group of auto owners for a rally tour across the Swedish countryside. The exclusive tour is held for the most adventurous of the Concours participants. Over fifty rare vehicles can be spotted cruising by sunlit meadows and farmlands backdropped by distant wind farms, and the rural roads are often lined with waving Swedes.

 

The tour takes a rest-stop south of Båstad at the harbor Mölle Hamn. With the full group together, the scenic place becomes an elaborate pop-up auto show for the public. With the tour, collectors are able to drive and display their vehicles for one more day outside the exclusive context of the Norrviken Gardens.

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a view of the Aurora Tour, held only for Concours participants and Concours cars | image © designboom

 

koenigsegg test track

 

With speed limits and road rules, these supercars don’t often get a chance to showcase their true potential. So the Aurora Tour’s final destination is the headquarters and test track of Swedish brand Koenigsegg. Established in 1994, it’s one of the youngest hypercar manufacturers and is located on a former military airfield in Ängelholm, Sweden. The hangars have been converted into production facilities, while a new design studio has been introduced with architecture led by Sebastian Von Koenigsegg, the son of the company founder Christian Von Koenigsegg.

 

Still, the airfields remain in operation and clients are even invited to fly directly to the studio for a private visit. On the occasion of the Aurora Tour, the test track is open for drivers to compete in a high-speed course — we were strapped into the passenger seat of a McLaren 675LT alongside its owner Peter Söderberg, who completed the course with the third-fastest time. 


competing on the Koenigsegg test track | image courtesy The Aurora

 

 

The Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear

 

Drivers in the Aurora Tour head inside the supercar factory for an exclusive look at Koenigsegg’s Sadair’s Spear ahead of its public unveiling, which took place the next day at the Concours. The car’s predecessor, the Koenigsegg Jesko, takes its name from Christian’s father, Jesko von Koenigsegg. He was an avid equestrian who raced into the 1970s. This newest model is a tribute to a racehorse named Sadair’s Spear, whom Jesko rode in his final race. Honoring its namesake, the car is engineered for track performance: 1,625 horsepower, 1,385 kg weight, and a 360 km/h (224 mph) top speed.

 

During the unveiling in his factory, Christian notes that the car debuts an advanced aero package that generates meaningful downforce earlier in the speed range. A new active, top-mounted double-blade rear wing, underfloor strakes, and wheel arch louvres all work together to improve stability and airflow.


exclusive on-site unveiling of the Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear during the 2025 Aurora Tour | image © designboom

 

 

The Legacy of the Aurora

 

While it just concluded its second edition, the Aurora Scandinavian Concours is already setting its position among the most important global events like Italy’s Villa d’Este and California’s Pebble Beach. What separates the Aurora is its Scandinavian spirit. Because it avoids an atmosphere of urgency or hierarchy, and because of its Showfield class, it feels uniquely inclusive and relaxed. It’s sometimes said that other major concours suggest an ultra-formality and come with rigid scheduling. The team behind the Aurora has instead curated a collective experience which unfolds at each visitor’s own pace, and makes space for everyone.

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crowds swarm the Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear at the Aurora Concours 2025 | image © designboom


1993 Zagato Alfa Romeo SZ Trofeo | image © designboom

 

 

project info:

 

event: Aurora Scandinavian Concours | @theauroraconcours

location: Norrviken Gardens, Båstad, Sweden

dates: June 27th to 29th, 2025

photography: © designboom (unless otherwise stated)

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mercedes-AMG unveils concept GT XX with speakers in headlamps and animated light panel https://www.designboom.com/technology/mercedes-amg-concept-gt-xx-speakers-headlamps-animated-light-panel-06-30-2025/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:00:45 +0000 https://www.designboom.com/?p=1141520 for the rear light panel, the design team uses over 700 small RGB LED lights that can change color and create moving images and symbols.

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Mercedes-AMG concept GT XX creates moving images

 

Mercedes-AMG reveals its concept GT XX electric sports car with loudspeakers embedded into the headlights and an animated panel at the rear of the vehicle. The audio devices first: the front lights then double as a speaker box so it’s easier for the passersby to hear the incoming vehicle. Inside this sound system, there’s a part called a passive membrane, helping the Mercedes-AMG concept GT XX produce deeper and stronger bass sounds without needing a bigger speaker. Then, the animated rear panel called the MBUX Fluid Light Panel. It uses over 700 small RGB LED lights that can change color and create moving images and symbols. When this panel is off, the still image has a 3D look. When it turns on, the light panel projects animations, even custom ones. 

 

The design team uses sandblasting for the surface of the panel to make the lights look sharper and brighter. Other than animations, users can also flash writings onto the Mercedes-AMG concept GT XX light panel. In fact, when the electric sports car is plugged in, it shows the word ‘charging’ so other vehicles know whether the car is ready for a drive or is still charging. Outside the vehicle, the design team adds electroluminescent paint made from layers of materials that conduct electricity. Because of this, some parts of the Mercedes-AMG concept GT XX glow in the dark. Then during charging, these glowing parts turn off one by one, and once they’re all turned off, it means that the vehicle is fully charged. So far, the team has already tested it on a racing car at the 24-hour Nürburgring race.

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all images courtesy of Mercedes-Benz

 

 

Biomaterials used inside the concept vehicle

 

Inside the Mercedes-AMG concept GT XX, recycled materials take center stage. The black seat cushions are made with LABFIBER Biotech by Modern Meadow, which is a leather alternative that looks and feels like real leather. The car manufacturer and biotechnology company team up to produce it using a mix of recycled rubber, plant-based proteins, and biopolymers. Since the design is for closed recycling loops, this leather is reusable during repair or maintenance. The biomaterials mixed in it also allow it to be breathable, waterproof, and lighter than real leather. Then, the duo also creates a silk alternative, which they’ve used for the door handles in the same orange color as the vehicle’s exterior to match it. As for the carbon-fiber-made front bucket seats, they have openings for ventilation and fixed headrests. They also have seat pads that have an open 3D structure, made using 3D printing.

 

Black is the main color of the interiors, allowing the silver and orange accents to stand out. There are two large screens on the dashboard: one is a 10.25-inch display showing the driving and battery information of the Mercedes-AMG concept GT XX, while the other is a 14-inch multimedia screen for controls and entertainment. Both screens are slightly turned toward the driver. The steering wheel looks more rectangular and comes with two horizontal grips similar to the ones found in racing cars. Behind the wheel, there are paddles the driver can use to control how the car uses or stores electric power, and there’s also a small LED display projecting the battery health of the vehicle. The two round AMG buttons on the steering wheel let the driver change car settings, too.

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Mercedes-AMG reveals its concept GT XX electric sports car with loudspeakers embedded into the headlights

 

 

sunset beam orange paint for the car’s exterior

 

A glance at the center console, the driver and front passenger can see the actual structure of the Mercedes-AMG concept GT XX, illuminated by a series of orange pipes that look like electric cables. The armrests share a similar style, and the door panels also come with small holes for soft lighting. Passengers can also see some parts of the car’s body from the inside, including design elements that look like high-voltage cables, connecting it visually to its electric power and to AMG’s racing roots. Outside, the Mercedes-AMG concept GT XX has a long, sloped roof, a low front part, and an angled windscreen to give the body an aggressive look.

 

The sunset beam orange paint shines, giving the vehicle a bright look. At the front, there’s an AMG grille with ten vertical bars, and while this is a common AMG design, the grille in this concept car has a more curved and oval shape, with the Mercedes-Benz star emblem placed right in the center. On each side of the grille, there are slim, rectangular extra lights. The front hood has two openings with fins to let the hot air out from the cooling system, a design borrowed from racing cars. The middle part of the vehicle, called the greenhouse, has a double-bubble roof and three side windows, while the side mirrors are placed higher on the front doors, just like in classic sports cars. When viewed from above, the middle of the car narrows as it goes toward the back, which makes the rear of the car look wide. At the back, the car has six round taillights in a deep red color, set inside long, angled shapes with sloping sides. At the present time, there’s no news yet to the commercial production of the Mercedes-AMG concept GT XX.

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there are also light panels on the side of the vehicle

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the side light panels turn off one by one when charging to let the driver know when it is fully charged

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the roof slopes down from the middle to the back for an aggresive look

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view of the rear

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the rear animated light panel uses 700 small LED lights

the panel projects moving images, texts, and symbols
the panel projects moving images, texts, and symbols

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view inside the vehicle with a rectangular-shaped steering wheel

passengers can see the structure of the car from the center console
passengers can see the structure of the car from the center console

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there are two displays on the dashboard

 

project info:

 

name: Concept GT XX
car manufacturer: Mercedes-AMG | @mercedesamg

leather: Modern Meadow

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world’s narrowest fiat panda drives around as fully functional, single-seater electric car https://www.designboom.com/technology/worlds-narrowest-fiat-panda-drives-fully-functional-single-seater-electric-car-06-27-2025/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:20:19 +0000 https://www.designboom.com/?p=1141271 handcrafted by andrea marazzi of the channel tutti pazzi per marazzi, the vehicle is only 50 centimeters wide and retains the original parts of the 1993 model.

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Fully functional world’s narrowest fiat panda

 

The dubbed world’s narrowest Fiat Panda drives around as a fully functional and single-seater electric car made with reused components. Handcrafted by Andrea Marazzi of the channel tutti pazzi per marazzi, the vehicle is only 50 centimeters wide and retains the original parts of the 1993 model it uses. There’s enough space for just a driver, and inside the modified automobile, they can take the vehicle for a spin using a small steering wheel. A single headlight helps the driver cruise at night, and from behind, the car’s design resembles a ship’s or yacht’s bow.

 

It’s much slower than the typical Panda, but at least it is small enough to fit between two cars and even tight roads. Andrea Marazzi produced the dubbed world’s narrowest Fiat Panda over the course of 12 months. He hand-built the vehicle using ‘99 percent of the original parts’ from the 1993 model he used. He retained the roof, doors, and styling cues, but reshaped the body, frame, and internal structure to create a single seat for the fully electric vehicle. He even kept the four-wheel design of the original car, managing to fit them all in this downsized vehicle.

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all images courtesy of tutti pazzi per marazzi

 

 

drivable art automobile by tutti pazzi per marazzi

 

In the end, the dubbed world’s narrowest Fiat Panda weighs just 264 kg, stands at 145 cm tall, and is 340 cm long. Its electric motor allows it to reach a modest top speed of 15 km/h, similar to the speed of walking or a moderate biking pace, and it has a range of approximately 25 kilometers on a full charge. The catch is the vehicle isn’t road-legal; it’s made as an exhibition piece for events, fairs, and shows. Because of this, the handcrafted vehicle is more of a drivable art automobile, even a sculptural project, instead of a traditional road-suited vehicle. 

 

The maker of the dubbed world’s narrowest Fiat Panda worked on the project on his own, using his family-run auto recycling business and workshop. The vehicle came to life at Autodemolizione Marazzi in Bagnolo Cremasco, which is a scrapyard owned by Andrea Marazzi and his family. The 30-year-old craftsman had the idea to compress the original vehicle’s width to half a meter, just enough for a single person to sit in the middle, and came out with the dubbed world’s narrowest and fully functional Fiat Panda. At the present time, he and his small team are preparing the official application for a Guinness World Record recognition as the narrowest car ever built.

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the dubbed world’s narrowest Fiat Panda drives around as a fully functional and single-seater electric car

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there’s single headlight on the vehilce

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the rear resembles the shape of a ship’s or yacht’s bow

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front view of the modified vehicle

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the vehicle is only 50 centimeters wide

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the vehicle is handcrafted by Andrea Marazzi of the channel tutti pazzi per marazzi

view of the cabin
view of the cabin

inside, there's a small steering wheel
inside, there’s a small steering wheel

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detailed view of the front wheel

 

project info:

 

name: World’s Narrowest Fiat Panda

maker: Andrea Marazzi

channel: tutti pazzi per marazzi | @tutti_pazzi_per_marazzi

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