Milan-based coachbuilder Castagna recently revealed a new sports car based on a Corvette Z06 platform. The bespoke bodied Aznom has been heavily influenced by classic Harley Earl design cues from the 1950s, with the most noticeable elements being the egg-crate grille nestled in the front end and the chiseled body panels that pay homage to the 1953 Corvette. The traditional teardrop shape is finished in contrasting colors and is replete with side insets that function as air intakes. With vertical head lamps and elo
ngated LED tail lamps that follow the curve of the rear haunch, the design is a modern interpretation of the performance musclecar and features crescent shaped vents in both the front and rear fascias. A carbon fiber roof transforms the car from coupe to targa and collapsible rearview mirrors adorn the hood. A large rear spoiler is claimed to improve performance both at speed and under braking while the quad exhaust outlets above the rear diffuser are mounted high and centered to dissipate heat.
Building on what is already a high performance platform, the Aznom has been developed as a pure-bred race car and features structural carbon fiber components to decrease weight and a high door sill to improve rigidity and torsion resistance. The 7-liter powerplant has also been fitted with two centrifugal turbochargers to boost horsepower north of the 800 mark.
Source: cardesignnews