Porsche Tapiro concept (1970)
Concept car · 1970 · Combustion
Giugiaro's gullwing wedge on a 914/6 chassis.
Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and built by Italdesign, the Tapiro debuted at the 1970 Turin Auto Show as a striking wedge with gullwing doors for both cabin and engine bay. Based on the Porsche 914/6, it embodied the sharp-edged style that would define Giugiaro's early-1970s work. Sold to a Spanish industrialist and used as a daily driver, the car was largely destroyed by fire and survives, still fire-damaged, in Italdesign's collection.
Key facts
- Chassis: Porsche 914/6
- Engine: 2.4L air-cooled flat-six (longitudinal)
- Power: 220 hp (164 kW) at 7,800 rpm
- Top Speed: 152 mph (245 km/h)
- Transmission: 5-speed manual
- Dimensions: 4,060 mm L x 1,760 mm W x 1,110 mm H
Production
- Status: Concept only
- Giugiaro/Italdesign one-off show car on 914-6 chassis; never produced.
- Revealed at 1970 Turin Auto Show
Source: Wikipedia - Porsche Tapiro