Date

08 April 2024

Unveiling of the 1:1 scale prototype developed by the Master’s in Transportation Design students in a partnership with the Modena-based manufacturer that launched the iconic two-seater designed by Horacio Pagani a quarter of a century ago

The Istituto Europeo di Design presents Alisea, the new concept Hypercar designed in collaboration with Pagani Automobili.

Result of the Thesis Project of the 24 students of the Master Course in Transportation Design IED Torino, Alisea is a splendid combination of the classic elements of the Zonda with a modern and sporty touch that pays homage to the heritage of the Zonda, 25 years after the launch of the model that redefined standards to new levels of style and performance.

Alisea is designed by the students of the Master Course in Transportation Design IED Torino a.y. 2022/23: Andrea Boffa (Italy), Enrichetta Maria Borsano (Italy), Ludwig Brenninkmeijer (Netherlands), Daria Butenko (Russia), Andrea Caibugatti (Italy), Joan De La Plata Perich (Spain), Mausam Pramod Dhande (India), Aayush Dutta (India), Sharang Kulkarni (India), Txomin Munitxa Arrinda (Spain), Yash Vishnubhai Panchal (India), Simon Rapisarda (Australia), Hariprasad Uthaman Chukkasseri (India), Jayakrishnan Anandan (India), Sara Cancelli (Italy), Pablo Alejandro Hidrobo Lapuerta (Ecuador), Pritish Karmi (India), Tomas Knaze (Slovakia), Vaibhav Krishna (India), Ya-Hsin Liu (Taiwan - Formosa), Luis David Parra Rubio (Mexico), Davide Patruno (Italy), Jincheng Tian (China), Rongning Xue (China).

The Master Course in Transportation Design is coordinated by Michele Albera.

The Thesis Project was coordinated by Masato Inoue, Thesis Supervisor, and Michele Albera.

Technical sponsors: Pirelli, OZ Racing, Lechler.

Alisea was created by Freeland.car, MINTT, AM Costruzione Modelli, Raitec, Italian Wrap Design.

The video is produced by PEPE Fotografia.

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