Le Mans inspired double-bubble roof - RCZ

[French Letter]

The RCZ roof was derived from this racing car.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuivYj1J6eo

What a sight, last lap of the 24 Hour Le Mans 2009, with Peugeot placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

And two Aussies placing No. 1.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EZEYJ2OHfY


Enjoy.

 

[RCZIain]

The RCZ roof was inspired by Zagato designed vehicles.

Hence why, allegedly RCZ stands for "Racing Concept Zagato"

 

[stewartwillsher]

The RCZ roof was inspired by Zagato designed vehicles.

Hence why, allegedly RCZ stands for "Racing Concept Zagato"

Indeed: (from an article by Hemmings)
"The double bubble, as this roof treatment became known, was first used on some of the later 1952-1955 Fiat 8V Competiziones that Zagato bodied, and it was subsequently used on privately commissioned one-offs like the lovely 1954 Maserati A6G/54 2000 Zagato Coupe and 1957 AC Ace Bristol Zagato Coupe. More reasonably priced cars also received the double bubble roofline in this era, such as 1957's Alfa Romeo 1900 C Super Sprint Zagato and Lancia Appia Gran Turismo Zagato. Italy's sports car jewel, Ferrari, was also the basis for a few double bubble Zagato coupes, including three long-wheelbase 1956 250 GTs."

 

[French Letter]

Thanks for the correction.

Looks like both were inspired from previous generations.

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