According to reports, the aluminum body reduces the weight of the standard 328 by 30%
Sometimes the best way to make your mark is to do something large. In the automotive industry, there are few better ways to show off your design abilities than by displaying a radical Ferrari-based car at a major motorshow. This was Michalak’s idea when he built the Conciso, which he presented at the 1993 Frankfurt Motor Show. RM Sothebys now offers the chance to purchase this rare creation without reserve at the Monaco auction on May 12.
The sleek, simple design was created by Bernd Michalak, a German designer. His team also made the aluminum panels to save weight. The car has no roof, doors or windshield and is completely frameless. You will need to step up and over the sills in order to enter the car. You should be careful when driving fast. There isn’t any roll hoop so you won’t have to flip the car.
The interior of the Conciso is minimalist. The speedometer and the tachometer are hidden from the driver’s view on an angled panel just to the right of other instruments. The door panels have special compartments for helmets, which is an interesting addition.
It uses the running gear of a 1989 Ferrari 312. The driver is seated behind a 3.2-liter V8 that produces 270 horsepower (201 kilowatts) and is transversely oriented. The driver controls the power through a five speed manual and the power is routed through the cockpit through a beautiful gated shifter. According to reports, the simple body reduces the weight of the standard 328 by 30%. According to the results, the roadster can reach speeds of 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 5 seconds. It also claims a top speed of 173 miles per hour (278 kph).
The Conciso, despite its wild appearance, is road legal. The registration process in Belgium was already completed by the previous owner.
RM Sothebys does not yet have an estimate of the auction price for Conciso. However, its interesting history should lead to an intriguing sale.