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2017-02-06 12:15:44

Pininfarina + Fittipaldi = supercar EF7 Vision Gran Turismo

Track-focused supercar will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March

The EF7 Vision Gran Turismo is the first car to be produced by Fittipaldi Motors

PininfarinaPininfarinaPininfarinaItaly, 1930 > present17 models
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has revealed a teaser image of the supercar it will be presenting at this year's Geneva Motor Show in March. The Italian design company has joined forces with motorsports legend Emmerson Fittipaldi to build the EF7 Vision Gran Turismo. EF/ will have a limited production run and be featured in the Gran Turismo video game.

Pininfarina and HWA responsible for the design and engineering

The design of the EF7 Vision Gran Turismo will be a responsibility of Pininfarina, known for iconic FerrarisFerrariFerrariItaly, 1947 > present233 models
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such as the 275GTB275 GTBFerrari 275 GTBItaly, 1963 > present28 photos
, F40F40Ferrari F40Italy, 1987 > 199218 photos
and EnzoEnzo FerrariFerrari Enzo FerrariItaly, 2002 > 20044 photos
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. The engineering of the supercar will be on German firm HWA hands, a company which runs MercedesMercedes-BenzMercedes-BenzGermany, 1924 > present197 models
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' DTM team and Formula 3 engine supply.

Emerson Fittipaldi wants to have a small production run of the EF7 Vision Gran Turismo, however the total number of units is yet to be confirmed.
 

Teaser image of the EF7 Vision Gran Turismo

 
Together with the two-time F1 and Indy 500 champion Emerson Fittipaldi Pininfarina has created what seems to be a track-focused supercar. For now we have only been allowed to check a teaser image. In it we can see the left rear of the vehicle showing a large rear wing
 
In the press release published by the Italian design house Fittipaldi's goal with the creation of this supercar “was to apply all his track knowledge on creating a new experience that will elevate the driving ability of all supercar enthusiasts from around the world”

 

Going for Playstation's Gran Turismo

 
The EF7 Vision Gran Turismo will also be featured in Playstation’s Gran Turismo series. The car will be available for download just like it happens with BugattiVision Gran TurismoBugatti Vision Gran TurismoFrance, 2015 > 2015, MINIClubman Vision Gran TurismoMINI (BMW) Clubman Vision...Germany, 2015 > 2015, RenaultVision Gran TurismoAlpine Vision Gran TurismoFrance, 2015 > 2015, MazdaLM55 Vision Gran TurismoMazda LM55 Vision Gran Tu...Japan, 2014 > 2014, InfinitiConcept Vision Gran TurismoInfiniti Concept Vision G...Japan, 2014 > 2014, Toyota, NissanConcept 2020 Vision Gran TurismoNissan Concept 2020 Visio...Japan, 2014 > 2014, VolkswagenGTI Roadster Vision Gran TurismoVolkswagen GTI Roadster V...Germany, 2014 > present, BMWVision Gran TurismoBMW Vision Gran TurismoGermany, 2014 > present and other brands. 

 

Emerson Fittipaldi

 
The EF7 will be the first car coming out from Fittipaldi Motors, a company created by the 70 year old retired Brazilian automobile racing driver. During is career he won the Formula One World Championship and the Indianapolis 500, each one in two occasions. He also won the CART championship once. 
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