Sofia is the latest project to be developed by the I.DE.A Institute, a luxurious high performance sedan which follows on from the ERA small sports car concept which the Turinese design studio presented at the Geneva Motor Show last year

ItaliaspeedPhotoStream: 80th Geneva Motor Show - I.DE.A Institute Sofia

Following a successful return to the Geneva Motor Show last spring, next week the Turin-based I.DE.A Institute will be back to unveil its latest concept car called "Sofia", a sedan which it says has the true characteristics of Italian styling

The finalised ERA concept which now has a new body colour, gull-wing doors and an interior with simple, essential tubular structure and wraparound seats, represents a turning point and the firm's rebirth, according to I.DE.A Institute

Photo Gallery: 79th Geneva Motor Show - I.DE.A ERA [concept]

After a ten-year absence, I.DE.A. Institute returns to the International Motor Show in Geneva to present ERA, its latest concept car, first previewed in Turin last summer, and symbol of an invigorated I.DE.A Institute

Photo Gallery: I.DE.A ERA [concept]

Photo Gallery: IDEA ERA (II)

On the occasion of its 30th anniversary, IDEA Institute presents a new show car; ERA reflects the true essence of classic Italian car styling, taking Design back to its origins, to the instinctive drawing of shapes for beauty’s sake

Photo Gallery: IDEA ERA (I)

As with previous years, the Bologna Motor Show is playing host to a variation of interesting activities displaying automotive culture, including the third edition of “L’Auto che Vera” sponsored by Promotor International and ANFIA

31st Salon Internazionale dell'Automobile e della Moto Bologna Photo Gallery: L’Auto che Vera - I.DE.A Lampo