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'''Giorgetto Giugiaro''' (born [[7 August]], [[1938]]) is an [[Italy|Italian]] [[automobile|car]] [[design]]er, one of the most influential and prolific ever. He initiated the "folded paper" era of the [[1970s]] where the cars were designed with straight lines and sharp edges. As well as a number of [[supercar|supercars]], he is responsible for the design of some of the most popular everyday vehicles to grace our [[street|streets]]. | '''Giorgetto Giugiaro''' (born [[7 August]], [[1938]]) is an [[Italy|Italian]] [[automobile|car]] [[design]]er, one of the most influential and prolific ever. He initiated the "folded paper" era of the [[1970s]] where the cars were designed with straight lines and sharp edges. As well as a number of [[supercar|supercars]], he is responsible for the design of some of the most popular everyday vehicles to grace our [[street|streets]]. | ||
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==[[Alfa Romeo]]== | ==[[Alfa Romeo]]== | ||
− | [[Alfa Romeo Alfasud|Alfasud]] (1972) | + | *[[Alfa Romeo Alfasud|Alfasud]] (1972) |
− | [[Alfa Romeo Brera|Brera]] (2002) | + | *[[Alfa Romeo Brera|Brera]] (2002) |
==[[Bugatti Automobiles SAS]]== | ==[[Bugatti Automobiles SAS]]== | ||
− | [[Bugatti EB 118]] (1998) | + | *[[Bugatti EB 118]] (1998) |
− | [[Bugatti EB 218]] (1999) | + | *[[Bugatti EB 218]] (1999) |
− | [[Bugatti 18/3 Chiron]] (1999) | + | *[[Bugatti 18/3 Chiron]] (1999) |
==[[Ferrari]]== | ==[[Ferrari]]== | ||
− | [[Ferrari 250 GT|250 GT]] Bertone | + | *[[Ferrari 250 GT|250 GT]] Bertone |
==[[Fiat]]== | ==[[Fiat]]== | ||
− | + | *[[Fiat Panda|Panda]] (1980) | |
− | + | *[[Fiat Punto|Punto]] | |
− | + | *[[Fiat Uno|Uno]] (1983) | |
− | + | *[[Fiat 850 Spider|850 Spider]] | |
− | + | *[[Fiat Dino|Dino]] | |
− | + | *[[Fiat Palio|Palio/Siena]] (2001-2004) | |
==Lamborghini== | ==Lamborghini== | ||
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==[[Maserati]]== | ==[[Maserati]]== | ||
− | + | *[[Maserati Bora|Bora]] | |
− | + | *[[Maserati Ghibli|Ghibli]] | |
− | + | *[[Maserati Merak|Merak]] | |
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*[[Isuzu Piazza|Piazza]] (1981) | *[[Isuzu Piazza|Piazza]] (1981) | ||
*[[Lotus Esprit|Esprit]] (1973) | *[[Lotus Esprit|Esprit]] (1973) | ||
− | + | *[[Renault 19|19]] | |
− | + | *[[Renault 21|21]] | |
*[[Saab 9000]] (1984) | *[[Saab 9000]] (1984) | ||
*[[SEAT Ibiza|Ibiza]] (1986) | *[[SEAT Ibiza|Ibiza]] (1986) | ||
*[[Subaru Alcyone SVX|SVX]] (1991) | *[[Subaru Alcyone SVX|SVX]] (1991) | ||
− | + | *[[VW Golf|Golf]] (1974) | |
− | + | *[[Volkswagen Passat|Passat]] (1973) | |
− | + | *[[Volkswagen Polo|Polo]] | |
− | + | *[[VW Scirocco|Scirocco]] | |
− | + | *[[Yugo Florida|Florida]] | |
Giugiaro also created the first [[MPV]] in [[1978]], the [[Lancia Megagamma]], which inspired the [[Nissan Prairie]], the first MPV to achieve mass sales. | Giugiaro also created the first [[MPV]] in [[1978]], the [[Lancia Megagamma]], which inspired the [[Nissan Prairie]], the first MPV to achieve mass sales. | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [http://users.informatik.haw-hamburg.de/~windle_c/TableHooters/Bontempi_MinstrelBeta.html Bontempi Minstrel] | * [http://users.informatik.haw-hamburg.de/~windle_c/TableHooters/Bontempi_MinstrelBeta.html Bontempi Minstrel] | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:01, 8 October 2009
Giorgetto Giugiaro (born 7 August, 1938) is an Italian car designer, one of the most influential and prolific ever. He initiated the "folded paper" era of the 1970s where the cars were designed with straight lines and sharp edges. As well as a number of supercars, he is responsible for the design of some of the most popular everyday vehicles to grace our streets.
Giugiaro has worked for a number of design studios:
Some of the notable designs he created include:
Alfa Romeo
Bugatti Automobiles SAS
- Bugatti EB 118 (1998)
- Bugatti EB 218 (1999)
- Bugatti 18/3 Chiron (1999)
Ferrari
- 250 GT Bertone
Fiat
- Panda (1980)
- Punto
- Uno (1983)
- 850 Spider
- Dino
- Palio/Siena (2001-2004)
Lamborghini
Lancia
- Delta (1979)
Maserati
Others
- Premier (1988)
- 80 (1976)
- De Lorean DMC-12 (1981)
- Daewoo Matiz (1997)
- Daewoo Leganza (1997)
- Daewoo Magnus (2000 and 2003)
- Daewoo Kalos (2002)
- Daewoo Lacetti (2004)
- Gordon Keeble GT (1960)
- Pony (1974)
- 117 Coupe (1968)
- Piazza (1981)
- Esprit (1973)
- 19
- 21
- Saab 9000 (1984)
- Ibiza (1986)
- SVX (1991)
- Golf (1974)
- Passat (1973)
- Polo
- Scirocco
- Florida
Giugiaro also created the first MPV in 1978, the Lancia Megagamma, which inspired the Nissan Prairie, the first MPV to achieve mass sales.
In addition to designing cars at least one Bontempi keyboard, the Minstrel, had a Giugiaro-designed case. This is indicated by the embossed label on the underside of the keyboard, which reads:
"Design Giugiaro Made in Italy - Fabriqué in Italie by-par BONTEMPI Potenza Picena (MC)"
External links
Abarth: Abarth 1600 1969 |