"Gran Turismo Would Never Have Been Born" Without Marcello Gandini, Says Kazunori Yamauchi

[Famine]

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“Gran Turismo Would Never Have Been Born” Without Marcello Gandini, Says Kazunori Yamauchi​

Kazunori Yamauchi has joined the motor industry voices paying tribute to automotive designer Marcello Gandini, following the Italian’s death this week, remarking that “Gran Turismo would never have been born” without him...

 

[TumeK5]

If you are in the process of modelling any Gandini cars right now Kaz, please accelerate their production for release. Thank you and see you in April

 

[Talon16]

The Countach (1988 QV specifically) is the car that got me into cars. It's still the most beautiful car every made, IMO.

 

[Nielsen]

I grew up in a Citroën BX, so I felt his influence long before I even knew who he was. RIP.

 

[ScottPuss20]

A lot of things would never have been born without him. The work he did was highly influential, setting the blueprint for the modern supercar and inspiring an entire generation of car enthusiasts. He'll never be forgotten.

 

[VinylRichie]

An incredible designer we lost, he will never be forgotten🙏

 

[ikral]

This is the discussion thread for an article on GTPlanet:

“Gran Turismo Would Never Have Been Born” Without Marcello Gandini, Says Kazunori Yamauchi​

Kazunori Yamauchi has joined the motor industry voices paying tribute to automotive designer Marcello Gandini, following the Italian’s death this week, remarking that “Gran Turismo would never have been born” without him...

I was lucky to be the passenger in Fiat X1/10

 

[Nacho Libre]

Marcello Gandini was indeed one of the greatest designers ever, and may his legacy live on.

Now tell me the young designer(s) of the new Prius didn't take a good look at their Countach/Diablo wallpapers before getting to work! (It's more obvious in person, trust me.)

 

[Johnny Caisse]

I'm really sad to see Gandini deceased. My condolences to his family and to everyone who loved him.

I hope he rests in peace.

 

[RACECAR]

Funny thing is, those three cars are the first italian cars I saw and they were instant favorites (Still are even now). Insane just how far his influence goes.

 

[05XR8]

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Marcello Gandini was indeed one of the greatest designers ever, and may his legacy live on.

Now tell me the young designer(s) of the new Prius didn't take a good look at their Countach/Diablo wallpapers before getting to work! (It's more obvious in person, trust me.)

Ever sit in one of these? It’s even more evident.

 

[TrickyTree]

Ever sit in one of these? It’s even more evident.

Be nice to see Gen7 Celica in the game so I can compare it against the Countach design to see if you are right. Owned one until recently and it certainly had a look that made it stand out.

 

[Nacho Libre]

Another clear Gandini influence here is the continuous line at the base of the wraparound windshield that continues along the side window and ends in its distinctive form at the C-pillar (or the equivalent), plus other usual traits, like the wheels pushed at the corners, short, tapered rear fender, and a shark snout.

I do wish the Agera had cleaner detailing though...

 

[GhostChild]

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Marcello Gandini was indeed one of the greatest designers ever, and may his legacy live on.

Now tell me the young designer(s) of the new Prius didn't take a good look at their Countach/Diablo wallpapers before getting to work! (It's more obvious in person, trust me.)

We need that Diablo VT 6.0 in the game and SE30 also would be great..

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

Just a reminder than Gandini designed the Miura, a car frequently cited as the most beautiful car of all time (when the Jaguar E Type is correctly not in that spot) when he was just 28.

 

[05XR8]

Be nice to see Gen7 Celica in the game so I can compare it against the Countach design to see if you are right. Owned one until recently and it certainly had a look that made it stand out.

More Diablo than Countach due to looking out from the driver seat. The slope to the mirror of the Celica and Diablo are alike.