IED Turin shows off Abarth Scorp-Ion at Geneva Motor Show
By Steph, 03 Mar, 2011. 0 Comments
Abarth Scor-Ion IED Design
On its eighth year at the Geneva International Motor Show, IED Turin displayed a world preview of the SCORP-ION. This environment-friendly concept car was designed by the students of the Master of Arts in Transportation Design – work experience a.y. '09/10 and built together with Abarth. IED sought to interpret the true essence of the Abarth marque and to differentiate its identity from the Fiat brand by bringing to fruition the vision of the young car designer. IED Turin wanted to express the spirit of Abarth that’s famous for its compact, intelligent, recordbreaking sports cars.
With this goal, it came up with the SCORPION. Measuring 4010 mm long, 1905 mm wide, 1192 mm tall, and with a wheel base of 2350 mm, the vehicle embodies all of Abarth’s specific characteristics in an unrivaled combination of sportiness and reduced dimensions. But then, the concept oversteps any current scheme of the production range and it is projected towards the future of the marquee. SCORPION was intended to be an environment-friendly car with a green identity and as a small 2-seater that’s fully electric.
The name SCORPION (from the English ion) takes its name from the positioning of the lithium battery under the load compartment behind the seats. This promotes maximum rationalization of space. Its engine is delocated in the four wheels so that the interior can be optimized. The vehicle’s very low centre of gravity promotes maximum performance and efficient driving. The two-seater configuration gives the vehicle generously scaled luggage compartment. The concept has the lines of the scorpion – icon of the Abarth marque – and its aerodynamics was given a boost.
Gallery: Abarth Scor-Ion IED Design
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