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The 2005 Fiat Sportiva Latina Concept was an ambitious project developed by Centro Ricerche Fiat in collaboration with the Mazel Group, a Barcelona-based design studio specializing in concept cars. Unveiled on May 9, 2005, at the International Barcelona Motor Show, it immediately captured attention and was awarded a special prize by the jury for "innovative concepts for the car of the future."
Despite Fiat facing financial struggles at the time, the Sportiva Latina stood out as a high-performance supercar, proving that the brand was still capable of producing cutting-edge designs. Built as a one-off prototype, the concept showcased both futuristic styling and impressive engineering. It was powered by a 440-horsepower V8 engine, delivering power to all four wheels through a semi-automatic Selespeed gearbox. This combination allowed the car to achieve a top speed exceeding 280 km/h, making it one of Fiat's most powerful concept cars ever.
With its bold and modern aesthetics, the Sportiva Latina hinted at Fiat’s potential direction for a high-performance sports car, but it ultimately remained a concept-only project. Nevertheless, it left a lasting impression as a symbol of innovation and design excellence, proving that even during challenging times, Fiat could still dream big.
