Highly exclusive Alfa Romeo Disco Volante revealed

EXCLUSIVE Italian coachbuilder Touring has unveiled its Alfa Romeo Disco Volante, which is a modern interpretation of one of the company’s most famous designs.

The new Disco Volante marks the 60th anniversary of the original, but the new car comes with a 4.7-litre V8 engine with 450bhp borrowed from the Alfa Romeo 8C supercar. This means the new Disco Volante can see off 0-62mph in 4.2 seconds and has a top speed of 181mph.

Taking its style from the C52 Disco Volante that was also based on an Alfa Romeo, the new car is built from carbon fibre and aluminium to make it as light as possible. The car has been designed for a very limited production run and meets all of the required safety standards.

Inside, Touring’s new car has a leather upholstered cabin with Alcantara also used. The interior has ‘aeronautical’ inspired dials and switches.

Prices for the Disco Volante will be agreed by Touring with each customer as every car will be unique to the buyer’s specifications.

By Press Association reporters