為什麼1967年的Jaguar Pirana這麼像Lamborghini的Espada?
The Bertone Pirana (not “Piranha” as some sources have it) was a concept car created by Bertone for the 1967 London Motor Show at Earl’s Court. The sleek 2+2 GT car was based on the chassis and powertrain of the 4.2 litre Jaguar E-type but was re-bodied with a unique steel monocoque body and luxurious interior.
The Pirana was designed by Marcello Gandini, perhaps best known for styling the Lamborghini Countach. Unusually for a show car, the Pirana was commissioned as a publicity stunt by the Daily Telegraph, a leading British daily newspaper, as an example of an “ideal car.” After a successful showing at the London Motor show, the Pirana was subsequently exhibited at the New York car show and then at the British Motor Show in Montreal.
Some commentators credit the Pirana with inspiring the Lamborghini Espada which Bertone produced a year later.
原來如此，Pirana和Espada都是出自同一個意大利設計師Marcello Gandini的手筆，怪不得那麼相像了。
Marcello Gandini是誰? 他就是那個著名Bertone Design Studio的設計大師，傑作還包括了林寶堅尼的3大旗艦Countach, Miura和Diablo。
