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This is awesome. I'd love to see one in the flesh, really really would! :smoker: Below is my own translation of the article on Quattroruote: Effeffe Berlinetta - Al Top Marques Il Modello Definitivo - Novità - Quattroruote.it
The Monaco Top Marques car show will see the introduction of the Effeffe Berlinetta, a 100% Italian, 3-year project by brothers Leonardo and Vittorio Frigerio. The Berlinetta will be a limited series, and offers a classical design and Alfa Romeo engines. The car is completely hand-built, and was developed using modern technology; its creators define it as a “caffe racer on four wheels”.
The chassis was developed using CAD3D systems and computer-based simulations; it is made of 60mm-diameter steel beams organized in honeycomb patterns, and all its components are laser-cut. The body is entirely made of aluminum, the front suspension uses a push road design, while the rear axle uses a Watt’s parallelogram design.
The interior include a wooden Nardi steering wheel, and a dashboard by Jaeger, that displays RPMs, oil pressure, oil temperature, water temperature, and voltage. The pedals are adjustable, and the shift knob is a replica of the Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA’s. The vintage looks use leather, chrome and varnished wood, and offer welcoming, compact seats.
With an overall weight below 1,600lbs, a 180bhp, 2-liter Alfa Romeo engine prepared by Carlo Facetti following Group 2 specifications, and a 5-gear short shifting gear box, the Effeffe is a true sportscar. Its craftsmanship and Made-in-Italy quality add to the overall package, and the customers will enjoy a pleasure to drive that only the best sportscars of the past could provide, without the buffer of any electronic driving assistance.
The design modularity in this project allows for varied Alfa Romeo engine options: a 180bhp 1.8-liter turbo and the famous Busso V6 in the following versions: 220bhp 2-liter turbo, 210bhp 2.5-liter, 230bhp 3-liter.
The Monaco Top Marques car show will see the introduction of the Effeffe Berlinetta, a 100% Italian, 3-year project by brothers Leonardo and Vittorio Frigerio. The Berlinetta will be a limited series, and offers a classical design and Alfa Romeo engines. The car is completely hand-built, and was developed using modern technology; its creators define it as a “caffe racer on four wheels”.
The chassis was developed using CAD3D systems and computer-based simulations; it is made of 60mm-diameter steel beams organized in honeycomb patterns, and all its components are laser-cut. The body is entirely made of aluminum, the front suspension uses a push road design, while the rear axle uses a Watt’s parallelogram design.
The interior include a wooden Nardi steering wheel, and a dashboard by Jaeger, that displays RPMs, oil pressure, oil temperature, water temperature, and voltage. The pedals are adjustable, and the shift knob is a replica of the Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA’s. The vintage looks use leather, chrome and varnished wood, and offer welcoming, compact seats.
With an overall weight below 1,600lbs, a 180bhp, 2-liter Alfa Romeo engine prepared by Carlo Facetti following Group 2 specifications, and a 5-gear short shifting gear box, the Effeffe is a true sportscar. Its craftsmanship and Made-in-Italy quality add to the overall package, and the customers will enjoy a pleasure to drive that only the best sportscars of the past could provide, without the buffer of any electronic driving assistance.
The design modularity in this project allows for varied Alfa Romeo engine options: a 180bhp 1.8-liter turbo and the famous Busso V6 in the following versions: 220bhp 2-liter turbo, 210bhp 2.5-liter, 230bhp 3-liter.
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