Disco Volante by Touring: Alfa Romeo x Touring Superleggera, 2013
Coachbuilt collaboration · with Touring Superleggera · 2013 · Combustion
The 1952 “flying saucer” Alfa, reborn on the 8C.
Touring Superleggera reclothed the Alfa 8C Competizione as a modern homage to the 1952 Alfa C52 “Disco Volante,” hand-forming an aluminium-and-composite body over the donor chassis. Unveiled as a full-scale model at Geneva 2012 and productionised for a handful of clients, it later spawned an open Spyder in 7 units for the coachbuilder’s 90th anniversary. It is a defining example of contemporary Italian carrozzeria craft.
Key facts
- Base: Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
- Engine: 4.7 L V8, 444 hp
- Coachbuilder: Touring Superleggera
- Production: ~8 Coupe (+7 Spyder)
- Design: 1952 C52 homage, “flying saucer” section
- Reveal: Geneva 2012–13
Production
- Status: Limited run
- ~8 Coupe + 7 Spyder
- Revealed at Geneva Motor Show 2012-13
Photos
Source: Touring Superleggera