'Ace of Spades in Motion' hits straight to the heart

World debut at the Milan Design Week for Ace of Spades in Motion, a futuristic concept car designed by Italdesign which, with its futuristic lines mixed with unmistakable references to the past, hits straight to the heart. Placed next to the iconic Ace of Spades from 1973, at Opificio 31 in via Tortona, the new supercar study presented by the Piedmontese atelier is one of the undisputed motor protagonists of the 2024 edition of the Milanese Fuorisalone. Exhibited to the public from 15 to 21 April, made in 1:1 scale, this 2+2 seater show car attracts with its charm even from a distance, as happened last October for the reveal of its digital version. One look is enough to imagine this very sporty 2+2 seater flying on the road and track: 4,715 mm long, over 2 meters wide (2,032 mm to be precise), just 1.3 meters high, it has proportions that attract the eyes and seems ready leaps even when stationary. The 22" wheels, the 973 mm front overhang accompanied by the 842 mm rear overhang give it an impressive stage presence. The generous wheelbase of 2.9 meters, then, closes the circle of a style which, precisely, captures the For the moment, it is a static study, made of epoxy resin and shiny plexiglass, on production hypotheses for now sewn mouths first of the anniversary models we will create in the future to celebrate our extraordinary heritage. With its lightweight body, simple, clean design and interesting proportions, the original Ace of Spades influenced quite a number of production car models and over time became iconic. Definitely a model to celebrate. Together with my creative team, we worked on the one hand to remember its fiftieth anniversary, on the other we projected it into the future. Asso di Picche in Movimento, in fact, already reflects our desire to give a current interpretation of our company's philosophy, which expands to address topics that are highly debated today. It suggests, for example, a humanized approach to technology, which must empower, not oppress. This is accompanied by the priority of an all-round approach to sustainability, at every stage of the design process, to guarantee minimal environmental impact, without compromising performance or aesthetics, as well as the daily search for a general enhancement of the emotional bond man/nature/vehicle”. An example, therefore, of the know-how and creativity of Italdesign's pencils and engineers, Asso di Picche in movement is a manifesto of the directions and potential of the Piedmontese company, as underlined by CEO Antonio Casu."Our internal expertise in modeling and bodywork - he highlighted - is enviable. A truly essential privilege for our company, which has always sought the quality and competitiveness of our sector on a global level through cutting-edge equipment and dedicated training and continues for our employees, but also through the work carried out by our craftsmen. The most recent projects we have developed, from the Deus Vayanne to the Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign up to the Caterham Project V concept coupé, are evidence of this advanced manufacturing combined with the unrivaled expertise of our craftsmen to ensure the best for our customers."