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charmingDeviant @ Feb 22nd 2008 1:04PM
"..anta". Given that this concept was done to commemorate Ital Design's 40th Anniversary, this new concept is probably an homage to one of Guigiaro's first; the Bizzarini Manta. The front and rear tease shots seem very evocative of that car.
Here's a pic for reference: http://www.lotusespritturbo.com/Bizzarrini_Manta_Thum.jpg
Jruhi4 @ Feb 22nd 2008 1:38PM
The Bizzarrini Manta was THE first-ever Ital Design car. Up until then, Giorgetto Giugiaro had worked for Bertone and Ghia. At one of 1968's major European auto shows (Either Turin or Frankfurt, I'm not sure), it marked the debut of the Ital Design company.
Aidoru @ Feb 22nd 2008 1:55PM
As much as I would love the Manta reference, the spacing just doesn't seem right, as the name would only take the right part of the bumper. I'm betting it will be named "Quaranta", meaning "40" in Italian.