Superleggera: by Mini?

"Mosqvich" (mosqvich)
05/23/2014 at 15:19 • Filed to: Mini, Superleggera, Vision, British

When one considers Superleggera and Carrozzeria Touring images of a gorgeous, light weight Italian exotic come to mind. But a Superleggera sub-compact? To celebrate the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2014, Mini teamed up with the legendary Italian firm to present the Mini Superleggera Vision. It is a stunning work of art.

Upon first look, one could be forgiven for mistaking the diminutive roadster for a much more high end British product. Its Italian design conjures images of an Aston-Martin Zagato. This is a sleek design. It captures the senses and evokes fantasies of owning and driving it with a fashionable Italian model in the passenger seat carving twisty Italian roads stopping off along the Amalfi coast for some Chianti and a light repast.

The profile view does reveal its Mini heritage and is only slightly clunky. But a straight on look at its derrière is nearly as handsome as that of the F-Type coupe and roadster. Even a subtle Union Jack design is interwoven into the Superleggera's tail light assembly.

Will it see production? Probably not, but this car is much better looking than its more pedestrian siblings back home in England.

All photos courtesy of BMW Group

DISCUSSION (22)

Brian Silvestro > Mosqvich
05/23/2014 at 15:22

My god it's beautiful!

Supercharged-V8-Jag > Mosqvich
05/23/2014 at 15:22

As a Mini driver I approve.

Mosqvich > Brian Silvestro
05/23/2014 at 15:22

Isn't it? I was stunned to see this from Mini. They're cars are "cute," but this one is simply amazing.

Brian Silvestro > Mosqvich
05/23/2014 at 15:24

The lines on this car are just great. Man they need to make this.

Crocket Bernet > Mosqvich
05/23/2014 at 15:24

This is not a MINI, it is sex.

Your boy, BJR > Mosqvich
05/23/2014 at 15:26

ohmygodohmygodohmygod ITS AMAZING

Imirrelephant > Mosqvich
05/23/2014 at 15:26

Wow! The shape from the back has some E-Type in it. The hump in the middle of the trunk, the slight "hips" at the top of the fender, and that sloping back section. The front not as much, but a little bit. Maybe it's the 60's British design language. I likey!

signintoburnerlol > Mosqvich
05/23/2014 at 15:28

That's gorgeous...

A little hint of retro, but not enough to stand on it's own. Very creative...

Mosqvich > signintoburnerlol
05/23/2014 at 15:28

I agree. They could sell it and people would buy. Though it'd need a top.

signintoburnerlol > Mosqvich
05/23/2014 at 15:29

Even with a soft top, this would look really good. And i hate soft tops...

KirkyV > Mosqvich
05/23/2014 at 15:31

I like it, but the union flag rear lights are a little much—and I'm the sort of person who'd happily drive a - classic - Mini with a flag on the roof.