DESIGN

From the beautiful autumn setting at the Villa Schiarino Lena, Porto Mantovano, just outside the medieval city of Mantova in Northern Italy, a display of the world’s finest supercars and sports cars, along with everyday motors was a joy to behold for any car enthusiast. The special occasion was the 19th running of the Autostyle+ Design Edition 2022, back on a public platform once again, after a three year absence. The powerful presence of latest models from leading Italian brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani, Dallara and Alfa Romeo along with Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Toyota was just one aspect of the day’s programme. Inside the main hall, a series of presentations by most of the aforementioned marques revealed some secrets behind their current and future creations, in a stage type format.

Established and evolved by Roberto Artioli and his team at Berman S.p.a, the annual Autostyle Design event also hosts a global car design competition for aspiring young car design students to enter, helping to lead them on a path to a career within the automotive industry. This element was not part of the exercise this year but will return next year as Autostyle celebrates its 20th anniversary.

“Talking about design and cars is one thing, having them on site is even better!” said Roberto, expressing his delight about the event’s return to a live audience.

“The competition for young designers, the car exhibition, and the car design presentations are the key factors that make Autostyle unique, aimed at a community with the same purposes, with well-respected brand values. All undertaken in a friendly and unique atmosphere,” added Mr. Artioli.

Lamborghini Countach

ALFA ROMEO TONALE HYBRID First revealed at Autostyle 2019 Compact SUV Crossover 1.3 L, 1.5 L petrol hybrids from 130-160hp 1.6 L diesel -130ho From €35k

FERRARI 296 GTB New model from June launch 3.0 L V6 Hybrid turbo 830 hp, 740Nm 8-speed F1 transmission 0-100km = 2.9 seconds From €273k

LAMBORGHINI COUNTACH LP1 800-4 50th anniversary edition Based on Aventador Only 12 units made Carbon fibre body V12, 780hp, 720Nm @8,500 rpm 0-100km = 2.8 seconds From €2.4 m LAMBORGHINI HURACAN TECNICA Concept from STO model Road and track supercar 5.2 L V10, 640hp @8,000 rpm Top speed: 325 kp/h 0-100kms = 3.2 seconds Rear wheel steering From €235k

PAGANI HUAYRA CODALUNGA Limited Edition - Only 5 made Homage to ‘60s racing cars V12 840 hp, 1,100Nm, 1,280kg Titanium exhaust system From €7m

TOYOTA YARIS CROSS 4th generation 1.5L petrol/electric hybrid 116hp - 170 kp/ max speed AWDi system

OTHERS: Toyota Aygo Cross, Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback, Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4-Matic & Lamborghini Urus

Ferrari 296 GTB

Toyota LANCE SCOTT – ALESSANDRO BELOSIO Dallara DIALMA ZINELLI Ferrari FLAVIO MANZONI – CARLO PALAZZANI – ANGELO NIVOLA Automobili Lamborghini MITJA BORKERT EssilorLuxottica MATTEO BATTISTON Maserati PABLO GERMAN D’AGOSTINO Wacom LEONARDO MENDOLICCHIO – MIKE JELINEK Pagani Automobili LORENZO KERKOC – MATTIA GESSI With the participation of FABRIZIO BUONAMASSA – BULGARI MICHAEL KÖCKRITZ – RAMP

Text & Photos: Jarlath Sweeney – editor@fleet.ie