Commentary
It was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the designer of the 117 Coupe.
PIAZZA unveiled as Asso di Fiori (meaning ¡°Ace of clubs¡± in Italian) at the 1979 Geneva Motor Show and attracted attention with its splendid, beautiful and elegant design.
The styling featured an impeccable flush surface and wedge-shape form that combined aerodynamics and riding comfort.
Some of PIAZZA¡¯s advanced features were the world¡¯s first memory tilt steering, variable multi-adjustable seats with quick-adjust mechanism, semi-tractable headlamps, digital meters and a satellite switch.
Specification
| Engine model | G200 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water-cooled inline 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 1,949 cc |
| Maximum output | 135 PS (99 kW) |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Overall length | 4,310 mm |
|---|---|
| Overall width | 1,655 mm |
| Overall height | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,440 mm |
| Complete vehicle curb weight | 1,190 kg |
| Riding capacity | 5 people |
Award
1979 Rome Concours d¡¯Elegance, PEGASO AWARD
1981 TVK TV Station¡¯s 1981 New Car Information of the Year, Grand Prize
1987 Good Design Award Grand Prize in the Transportation Equipment Segment
Origin of a name
PIAZZA means ¡°plaza¡± in Italian, and the name was chosen in the hope that the car¡¯s wide values would be a leading ¡°plaza¡± in the auto industry in the 1980s.
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