Pininfarina — the go-to design house for Ferrari and others — has unveiled its latest concept car at the Geneva Motor Show. Dubbed the Sintesi, the show is not only be stylish but also showcases some new active safety systems.
“This concept car is the synthesis of our values, of the love for our work and our passion for innovation, of beauty driven by functionality, of sportiness and elegance. However, Sintesi isn’t only the expression of Pininfarina design; it also embraces innovative technologies that allow us to explore new typologies of mobility, active safety and packaging solutions” said Lowie Vermeersch, the lead designer of the project.
One of the technologies the Sintesi concept debuted was a system Pininfarina calls Clancast. The Clancast system talks with other cars on the road to communicate traffic patterns, eliminating the need for traffic lights and other street signs.
The Sintesi concept has seating for four and develops more than 700 horsepower from its hydrogen powertrain.
The show car was penned under the supervision of Lowie Vermeersch — the company’s head of design — and is the first concept Pininfarina has shown in three years.
03/05, 7:49 AM
posted by:
jayjc08
Rear view? Pictures? Maybe still uploading…
03/05, 9:29 AM
posted by:
roger426
^go here… http://www.seriouswheels.com/cars/2008/top-2008-Pininfarina-Sintesi-Concept.htm
03/05, 9:47 AM
posted by:
affliction
kinda looks like a toyota hybrid lol
03/05, 9:52 AM
posted by:
SoLoveLA
So much better than the Giugiaro concept.
This looks like the first move in a new styling direction after a decade of bangle-esque flame surfaced vehicles.
It look light and elegant as opposed to the macho and aggressive styling of the SUV era.
03/05, 10:03 AM
posted by:
deutschetouring1337
It looks as if a Prius was in a carwreck.
03/05, 10:03 AM
posted by:
Brendino
If it’s Pininfarina, then it’s good enough for me!
Beautiful. I love how it challenges the traditional headlight concept.
03/05, 5:02 PM
posted by:
G
^ Agreed…
This line from Brendino says it all:
“If it’s Pininfarina, then it’s good enough for me!”
So many ppl think like this. It’s ridiculous. That thing is, in internet forum language, a fugly pos. I don’t care of God himself crafted it. Which is what people think … it’s from Pininfarina, so it’s like it came directly from the hands of God.
I swear it’s like the american media these days. Everytime I read, hear or see anything about the election, they’re treating Obama like he’s the second coming of God and that his **** don’t stink …
03/06, 2:08 AM
posted by:
bolex
i dont get why this concept is any good other than the reputation of the name behind it.
03/06, 10:08 PM
posted by:
jayjc08
Thanks Rogers
lp640- Sorry, but Obama’s far from it. Better yet though, seems like you don’t like Hillary. Of course, no use talking to you about Presidential Elections.
SoLoveLa- I liked the Giugiaro concept a lot more, more aggressive, although not as well thought out. This reminds me of concepts from the 90’s, because of it’s soft lines and sort of sport back design.