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Salon Privé will host the premiere of the Arese RH95 95th Anniversary vehicle

2021 Arese RH95 Touring Superleggera 95th Anniversary The legendary Italian styling house Touring Superleggera is celebrating its 95^th anniversary and marks the occasion with a showcase of an elegant two-seat coupe, named Arese RH95.

The vehicle will premiere during the Salon Privé week.

During the years, the company has enjoyed numerous highlights at Salon Privé, having displayed the Bentley Flying Star and the award-winning Disco Volante, and back in 2014, was given the Best Concept Car of the Year for its MINI Superleggera Vision. Also, last year, Touring Superleggera used the elegant backdrop of Blenheim Palace to introduce the Aero 3, based on the Alfa 8C 2900 Le Mans Berlinetta.

The exclusive design will share many elements with the Touring predecessors and will showcase elegant curves and balanced proportions. Furthermore, the vehicle expresses a touch of dramatism with its scissor-hinged doors, bright aluminum side-slash, elegant waistline inspired by the Disco Volante.

All units of the Touring Arese RH95 will be built around the drivetrain of a well-known exotic car, whose active dynamic has been engineered to handle the new body and specifications, to ensure performance and efficiency.0

Based in Milan, Touring Superleggera specializes in exclusive projects, and over the past decade, it has created everything from the Tornante supercar for Gumpert to the four-seater Maserati-based Sciàdipersia Coupé. It also has a restoration department that ensures Touring-bodied cars are rebuilt to exacting standards of authenticity.

2021 Arese RH95 Touring Superleggera 95th Anniversary

June 2, 2021

Touring Superleggera F12 Berlinetta Lusso Inspired by Italian Golden Era

Staring at the pictures of the Touring Superleggera Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Lusso I am amazed by the detailed work the tuners have done. The car is a main star at company’s stand at the Geneva Motor Show and so far has gathered many glances. The good news is that there will be more than one car produced. Precisely – only five. But they are enough if we are going to see the same precision and individuality applied.

But let’ see why the Berlinetta Lusso is so attractive. First of all it is a natural born street legal two-seater. Secondly, its visuals are stunning, given that they have been inspired by the golden era of Italian “fuoriserie”, literally meaning a “custom build car.”

Next, luxury is to be found everywhere: from the exterior with its long bonnet to the unique cockpit. The Azzurro Niourlague paint finish further strengthens the sense of freedom evoking images of the Mediterranean Sea in a sunny day. In contrast, the interior has been decided in dark shades but harmonized with blue accents like the stitching.

Based on F12berlinett’s chassis, the car has also kept many of its characteristics unchanged. This means that there is no improvement to the engine, electronic equipment or technology. However, more than twelve different types of alloy – have been used for the modification of this car with the sole purpose of saving more weight. The result is a body mass of 1.525 kg better torsional stiffness, outstanding performance and probably some improvements in efficiency.

The other material used here is of course carbon fiber. The bonnet, front bumper, skirts, tailgate, front splitters and rear diffuser have all been made of it. But enough talk! Dive into the gallery below and see how detailed this modified car is. Impressive, isn’t it?

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Source: Touring Superleggera

March 10, 2015

Alfa Romeo Disco Volante by Touring

This year marks the 60th birthday of the legendary Alfa Romeo 1900 C52 ‘Disco Volante’. In order to celebrate this anniversary the prestigious Milanese coachbuilding firm Touring Superleggera created the 2013 edition of the Disco Volante.

The model presented here is a two-seater Gran Turismo with a entirely bespoke, hand-made carbon fibre and aluminium body. It is equipped with front-central mounted 4.7-litre V8 engine and transaxle rear drive. The Disco Volante reaches a top speed of 180mph and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in only 4.2 seconds.

Alfa Romeo Disco Volante by Touring has a design that combines innovation, emotion and aerodynamic characteristics. Inside, the 2013 Disco Volante includes red LED interior light profiles, and also aeronautical-inspired touches which are featured on the dashboard, instruments and controls. Bespoke leather is used for the upholstery; the seats are wrapped with black Alcantara.

Touring Superleggera used as a basis the characteristics of Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. The chassis if the latter forms the basis for the coach-built bodywork of the vehicle. Alfa 8C’s steel space-frame, the frame members and the central carbon cell were also retained.

In addition, what also has been kept here are the engine bay and firewall, the windscreen and cowl, the A-pillar and the locks and hinges as well as the dashboard, instruments, pedals and steering wheel. Modification underwent the doorframes, roof frame and C-pillar in order to match the new shape of the car.

The engine included here, as mentioned, is the 4.7 litre V8 one, which generates 450 hp (330 kW) and 480 Nm (355 lb-ft) of peak torque. It is coupled with a six-speed, sequential transaxle gearbox with electronic control and paddle-shift gear selection. In combination with the limited-slip differential and braking system with large diameter, ventilated discs, they deliver excellent driving dynamics and exciting ride.

In order to guarantee the torsional stiffness and noise reduction of the car, a very special attention has been paid to the under-body structure, the tubular frames supporting the rear wings and bumper, and the roll bar joining the C-pillars.

Disco Volante has lightweight bodywork thanks to the use of a combination of aluminium and carbon fibre. The latter element is utilized for specific components such as the front bumper and grille, the bonnet, the side skirts, the boot lid and the integrated rear-window frame.

The bonnet and boot lid are sandwich-built with Nomex filler to obtain a superior stiffness/weight ratio and to dampen vibration and noise. On the other hand, aluminium panels are hand-made using an epoxy mould.

PERFORMANCE
Top speed (est)	292kph / 181mph
Acceleration (est)	0-100kph (0-62mph) in 4.2seconds

DIMENSIONS
Length	4,620mm
Width	2,032mm
Height	1,309mm
Wheelbase	2,640mm
Track front/back	1,591mm/1,589mm
Boot volume	142-litres
Fuel tank capacity	88-litres

ENGINE
Cylinders / type	8 / V 90°
Cubic capacity	4,691cm³
Nominal output	331kw/450HP@7,000rpm
Max torque	480Nm@4750rpm
Emission level	Euro 5

ECONOMY
Urban	23.6l/100km (12mpg)
Extra-Urban	11.4l/100km (24.8mpg)
Combined	15.8l/100km (17.9mpg)
CO2 emissions	377g/km (combined)

DRIVELINE
Rear wheel drive
6-speed, electroactuated sequential gearbox with paddle-shift control and automatic mode
Limited slip differential

WHEELS
Tyres	Pirelli PZero Rosso, front 245/35 ZR20, rear 285/35 ZR20
Wheel type	Aluminium forged wheels

Source: Alfa Romeo

September 13, 2013

Disco Volante Returns To Geneva [TEASER]

Touring Superleggera Disco Volante debuted last year at the Geneva Motor Show. Now a year later, the brand will showcase at the same show the first rolling unit of the Disco Volante Touring.

It will be a two seater grand tourer built on demand, and to be more precise it utilizes the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione frame, driveline and technology. In order to complete the whole engineering, development and manufacturing process, it took the team only ten months.

Many parts of the new body are made from carbon fibre, which not only adds aesthetics to the car, but also – structural value to the traditional hand-beaten aluminium panels. In fact, the touring Superleggera is one of the rare companies that offer the whole in-house productive cycle.

We aren’t one hundred percent sure, but it is rumored that the model will include a 4.7 liter V8 engine which generates 450 hp (331 kW) and has 470Nm (347 lb-ft) of torque. The unit will be probably mated to an electronically controlled six-speed sequential gearbox with paddle-shifters on the steering wheel.

More details around Disco Volante will be announced at the Show, where the official reveal of the car will take place.

Source: Touring Superleggera

February 25, 2013

2012 Geneva Motor Show: Disco Volante Concept

Touring Superleggera has announced the staggering Disco Volante Concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. It is inspired by an old Alfa Romeo and features two seats and powerful V8 engine at the front.

The Disco Volante shares a lot of details from 8C Competizione like the engine, suspension and some other elements.

The mighty 4.7 liter V8 delivers 450PS (331 kW) and 470Nm (347 lb-ft) of torque. It is mated to an electronically controlled 6-speed sequential gearbox with paddle-shifters on the steering wheel. All that power is sent to the rear wheels through a LSD (limited slip differential) ensuring perfect traction at every conditions and even in sport driving. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 292 km/h (181 mph).

We just can’t imagine what will be the price of this car, because every one of these needs more than 4000 hours of highly skilled artisan and engineer work to be completed. Furhtermore, it needs an entire Alfa Romeo Competizione 8C for donor parts.

Stay tuned for more information about this interesting sports vehicle and check out the full specs, below!

Touring Superleggera Disco Volante Concept

TECHNICAL DATA

Dimensions
Length mm 4,613
Width mm 2,020
Height mm 1,335
Wheelbase mm 2,696
Track front/back mm 1,591/1,589
Boot volume l ca. 200
Fuel tank capacity l 88

Engine
Cylinders / type – 8 / V 90°
Cubic capacity cm³ 4,691
Nominal output kW/CV@ rpm 335.6/450@7,000
Max torque Nm@rpm 470@ 4750
Emission standard Euro 5

Driveline
6-speed, electroactuated sequential gearbox with paddle-shift control and automatic mode.
Limited slip differential.

Wheels
Tires Pirelli PZero Rosso, front 265/35 ZR20,
rear 285/35 ZR20
Wheel type Aluminium forged wheels

Performance
Top speed (est.) kph 292
Acceleration (est.) 0-100kph 4.2 sec.

Source: Touring Superleggera

March 12, 2012

Gumpert Tornante by Touring Superleggera

Gumpert has released a new model – Tornate by Touring. The strange name comes from Italian coach builders Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera. Currently, a model of the car is on display at the Gumpert platform at the Geneva Motor Show.

Gumpert Tornate by Touring is powered by bi-turbo V8 with 700PS (515 kW) and it is expected to have staggering performance. Top speed is above 300 km/h (186 mph). (more…)

March 1, 2011

GUMPERT TORNANTE unveiled

Teased two weeks ago, GUMPERT TORNANTE now shows its face officially from the latest press update by the brand. Even in render, the GUMPERT TORNANTE clearly showcases a mean and ultra-sports look with clean and subtle lines, designed by TOURING SUPERLEGGERA especially for GUMPERT. (more…)

February 11, 2011

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