Italdesign Aztec
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The Aztec is a concept car
introduced by ItalDesign in 1988. The two-seater is unique because the driver and passenger are separated, requiring the two parties to communicate electronically. It was fitted with a five cylinder DOHC 200 PS Audi
Turbo engine, and using Lancia Delta
Integrale derived four-wheel-drive system. Only 18 or 50 (different sources) of these cars were ever built, and recently one sold for $75,000; a far cry from the $225,000 they were sold for originally. And thems was 1988 dollars, too!
The designer, Giugiaro
, also designed the Lotus Esprit and the Maserati Boomerang
.
The 1990 comedy film, Frankenstein Unbound
, was little more than a long commercial for the car.
Concept car
A concept vehicle or show vehicle is a car made to showcase new styling and or new technology. They are often shown at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not have a chance of being produced....
introduced by ItalDesign in 1988. The two-seater is unique because the driver and passenger are separated, requiring the two parties to communicate electronically. It was fitted with a five cylinder DOHC 200 PS Audi
Audi
Audi AG is a German automobile manufacturer, from supermini to crossover SUVs in various body styles and price ranges that are marketed under the Audi brand , positioned as the premium brand within the Volkswagen Group....
Turbo engine, and using Lancia Delta
Lancia Delta
The Lancia Delta is a small family car produced by Italian automaker Lancia with the first generation being produced between 1979 and 1994, the second generation running from 1993 until 1999, and the third generation Delta entering production in 2008. It was first shown inFrankfurt Motor Show in 1979...
Integrale derived four-wheel-drive system. Only 18 or 50 (different sources) of these cars were ever built, and recently one sold for $75,000; a far cry from the $225,000 they were sold for originally. And thems was 1988 dollars, too!
The designer, Giugiaro
Giorgetto Giugiaro
Giorgetto Giugiaro is an Italian automobile designer responsible equally for a stable of supercars and several of the most popular everyday vehicles driven today...
, also designed the Lotus Esprit and the Maserati Boomerang
Maserati Boomerang
The Maserati Boomerang was a concept car designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro. It was first revealed at the Turin Auto Show in 1971 as a non-functional model, but by the time the 1972 Geneva Auto Show came around the company had worked it into a fully functional vehicle.The design of the Boomerang would...
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The 1990 comedy film, Frankenstein Unbound
Frankenstein Unbound
Frankenstein Unbound is a 1990 horror movie based on Brian Aldiss' novel of the same name. This film was directed by Roger Corman, returning to the director's chair after a hiatus of almost twenty years.- Cast :...
, was little more than a long commercial for the car.