Italdesign Aztec: Blade Runner Speedster Design
from Classics in Motion-A Deep Dive Hosted by Kristo Cairns
The Italdesign Aztec, designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and unveiled in 1988, is a rare, low-slung sports car known for its futuristic, "Blade Runner" style. It is unique due to its dual-canopy speedster body, which completely separates the driver and passenger into individual cockpits, requiring electronic communication. The car uses an Audi-sourced turbocharged 2.2-liter five-cylinder engine routed through a five-speed manual gearbox and a four-wheel-drive system. Incorporating features inspired by space technology, the Aztec was produced in extremely limited numbers, with only about 18 examples reportedly built.
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