Constraints such as force loads were used as an input when defining the
design of the chassis

The organically shaped chassis started off as a combination of basic blocks  

The engineers researched different materials for the chassis, striving to find the
best multi-material combination for strength, weight and crash resistance

The split-frame architecture is likely to be used for production models in the
future. The design allows for a high degree of parts sharing, an issue that
Sergio Marchionne is highlighting.

The complete overview of the Sportiva Evoluta chassis, which is used on
the Sportiva Latina project.

 Constraints such as force loads were used as an input when defining
the design of the chassis

A split frame chassis design for a family car undergoing simulation  

Optimization of the driving position and layout of interior components

Another "screen shot" taken from a computer at CRF. The computer is the
engineer's partner.

Construction of the prototype Sportiva Evoluta chassis. A second chassis
was constructed for the Sportiva Latina.

The chassis is designed for flexible application of different drivelines. A
longitudinal twin-turbo 3.2 litre V6 was used for the Sportiva Evoluta,
whereas a V8 Maserati unit features in the Sportiva Latina, matched to
a AWD transmission. 

The Sportiva Evoluta was based around a three-seat Alfa Romeo sports
car design, a cross between the 8C Competizione and the Alfa Romeo
Kamal in terms of design.

A detailed shot the suspension mounts. Note how the central front structure
is attached to the Carbon-Fibre bulkhead.

The single piece Carbon-Fibre main chassis member