Coachbuilding companies Maggiora and Carrozzeria Viotti have joined forces to create a magnificent interpretation of the classic Willys Interlagos 1960s sportscar. This revived version of the vehicle is equipped with a turbocharged six-cylinder engine that produces 610 horsepower.
110 modernized Interlagos' will be constructed and powered by 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged engines. The six-cylinder boxer will enable the vehicle to zoom from zero to 100 km/h in just 2.7 seconds, making it quicker than the Nissan GTR.
The car is also fitted with an independent front suspension system, which along with the modern powertrain helps keep the vehicle's weight down to just 1,350 kg. Braking is handled by ceramic composite discs.
The revived Willys Interlagos costs $468,029, with production set to commence in Turin, Italy in early 2015.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Coachbuilding Revival
- The collaboration between Maggiora and Carrozzeria Viotti highlights the trend of reviving classic vehicles with modern enhancements and technologies.
- Turbocharged Power
- The turbocharged six-cylinder engine in the Willys Interlagos showcases the trend of using turbocharging technology to boost horsepower and performance in supercars.
- Lightweight Innovation
- The use of modern powertrain and materials to reduce weight in the revived Willys Interlagos demonstrates the trend of lightweight design in the automotive industry.
Where This Applies
- Automotive
- The automotive industry can embrace the coachbuilding revival trend by offering customization services and partnering with coachbuilding companies to create upgraded versions of classic vehicles.
- Performance Engineering
- The trend of turbocharged power presents disruptive innovation opportunities for performance engineering companies to develop more advanced and efficient turbocharging systems for high-performance vehicles.
- Materials and Manufacturing
- The lightweight innovation trend opens up opportunities for materials and manufacturing industries to develop new lightweight materials and manufacturing processes for the automotive sector.
