Creativity and ingenuity are not enough: to produce a super sports car nowadays you need a real team of experts. The times when only experienced craftsmen were employed seem long gone. But cars are getting faster and, above all, safer. Learn how production methods changed and how the Motor Valley supercars were born.
An increasingly complex project
There was a time when it was much easier to build supercars. There was no extreme technology, complex regulations, or even marketing. Production was mainly entrusted to artisans and the good old “elbow grease”. One of the most important figures in this process were the “Battilastra”, whose name explains exactly what they did: beating steel. They created the shapes of the car by literally hitting the steel plates until the end result was achieved.
Nowadays it is much more complex to get a car out of the factory. It always starts with a sketch, but less on paper than on a PC. However, designers have limits in their creativity.
In the course of their work they have to come into contact with many other experts. Indeed, the shapes of the car must conform to strict safety regulations and also be designed to accommodate all of the components and electrical connections inside the car.
The idea comes to life
After the embryonic phase of the project, the car literally begins to come to life. From a file on a PC, we move on to a clay prototype and wind tunnel testing.
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An aerodynamically efficient car is faster and uses less fuel. This last aspect will become more and more relevant in the future when it comes to increasing the performance and range of electric cars. In fact, Ferrari and Lamborghini have already announced that we will see their first all-electric models in the coming years.
After the “static” tests have been completed, the “marriage” between the body and the drive train begins. This is followed by thousands of miles of road tests rigorously camouflaged to “confuse” fans and the media.
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After the official presentation, the first copies are produced and delivered to the happy owners. In short, Italy’s famous Via Emilia is not only the “fastest road in the world”, but also a real laboratory for innovation and technology.
