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Page 1 of 1  The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este once again proves to be the ideal stage for the world premiere of a new concept by Atelier Zagato, paying tribute to one of the most iconic names in the history of Italian automotive tradition: the Alfa Romeo 8C.The historic collaboration between Alfa Romeo and Zagato dates back to 1921, with the debut of the Tipo G1, and continued under the technical direction of Vittorio Jano through the entire 6C range. It reached a legendary turning point in the 30s, a true golden age, with the arrival of the 8C model. Built for competition, the various versions produced between 1931 and 1939 achieved distinction in all of the most prestigious races of the era—from the Mille Miglia to the Targa Florio, Spa-Francorchamps, the Nürburgring, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A total of 195 Alfa Romeo 8Cs—both road and racing versions—were produced, built on three chassis types: LM (Lungo – Le Mans), MM (Medio or Mille Miglia), and M (Corto or Monza), plus a special series created for Scuderia Ferrari, all bodied by Zagato. Following the 2023 debut of the Giulia SWB, a tribute to the 6C mechanical heritage, Atelier Zagato had long aspired to celebrate the 8C lineage as well. The synergy with a visionary Italian collector made this new milestone possible, resulting in the creation of a Concept Car entirely designed and built in-house by the Milanese Atelier, based on the mechanical platform of the 8C Competizione. This new project adds the final missing link to Zagato’s modern interpretations of the most legendary Alfa Romeo models. The Alfa Romeo 8C DoppiaCoda Zagato is both a historical homage and a visionary concept. Beyond reaffirming Zagato’s authorship of the short-wheelbase or “Monza” 8C bodywork, this new creation fuses two of the Milanese Atelier’s most distinctive design codes: the Kamm-tail (Coda Tronca) and the rounded tail, brought together in an entirely new and character-defining rear-end design. “We may have just started a new chapter in Zagato design, focused on researching tail sections and exploring new aerodynamic and stylistic solutions to spark innovation—just like coachbuilders always used to do. With the AGTZ Twin Tail project in 2024, we explored the concept of a single car convertible between short-tail and long-tail configurations, effectively offering two cars in one. With the 8C DoppiaCoda, instead, we created a true fusion of round and truncated tails into a single body style—one that still preserves the functional benefits of both.” — Andrea Michele Zagato, President of Zagato. “It may sound abstract to say that beauty and function are inherent in one form, but it is not that complicated. However, it is quite difficult to embody this in the overall complex machine that is an automobile, and yet Alfa Romeo and Zagato have continued to do so for over 100 years, refining it and, as a result, being loved by many proving that the culture of beauty and performance is alive in mobility. For this reason, Alfa Romeo cars designed by Zagato must embody timeless values, blending function and beauty while preserving the distinctive form and identity that each brand has cultivated over a century of history. When I draw a side view of a car, I sometimes imagine it rippling through the air. While at times it can be strong and dramatic like a Beethoven concerto, this car is a harmonious, repeating wave, like a Bach cantata. And cutting off that wave at the rear is Zagato’s traditional Coda Tronca. The sharp line flowing from the front wheel arch rises at the rear fender and continues toward the rear wing. But instead of fading softly, this surface is intentionally cut off almost vertically. Seen from behind, the wing forms a ring, giving the impression it is set into the tail of the car. In this way, the wing is completely detached from the body, yet appears to be part of it from the side. The Coda Tronca is a design solution traditionally used in extreme, race-inspired sports cars. But if applied directly to a high-class GT like the 8C, the tail would have felt visually heavy. That’s why this “wing tronca” was developed specifically for this car.” — Norihiko Harada, Chief Designer at Zagato. Page 1 of 1 |
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