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The Pininfarina Cambiano is a concept car made in a single example by the Italian design and engineering house Pininfarina, developed under the creative direction of Fabio Filippini and presented at the Geneva Motor Show 2012. In 2014 the car was awarded with the Honorable Mention for the Compasso d’Oro ADI.
The Pininfarina Cambiano is a one-of-a-kind concept car that embodies the legacy and forward-thinking vision of the renowned Italian design and engineering house, Pininfarina. Unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show under the creative direction of Fabio Filippini, this striking prototype blends elegance with innovation, showcasing the brand’s commitment to both sustainability and performance. In 2014, the Cambiano was recognized with an Honorable Mention at the prestigious Compasso d’Oro ADI awards, further cementing its status as a masterpiece of automotive design. One of the Cambiano’s most distinctive features is its asymmetrical three-door layout—one door on the driver’s side and two on the opposite side. This unusual configuration is a tribute to a bespoke 1957 Lancia Aurelia, personally commissioned by Battista Farina, which featured a similar design. More than just a stylistic flourish, this unique door arrangement enhances accessibility and adds an element of exclusivity to the car’s appearance. The concept’s name is also deeply rooted in Pininfarina’s history, paying homage to the town of Cambiano in the Turin province, where the company established its “Pininfarina Studi e Ricerche” center in 1982. The Cambiano concept was introduced as part of the studio’s 30th-anniversary celebrations, linking the past, present, and future of Pininfarina’s design philosophy. The Cambiano seamlessly integrates cutting-edge materials and sustainable technologies. With a focus on luxury and eco-consciousness, the interior boasts premium finishes while embracing environmentally friendly innovations. This forward-thinking design, combined with Pininfarina’s unmistakable aesthetic language, makes the Cambiano a symbol of automotive artistry—one that blends tradition with the future of mobility.
Elegance, purity and innovation: these are the 3 guidelines that Pininfarina follows to create the concept car that aims the relbirth of its brand. Under the creative direction of designer Fabio Filippini, the Cambiano was created in 2012, an award-winning showcar with classic and clean lines with innovative solutions and an interior with a little bit of Venice inside.
Pininfarina, the venerable Italian design house, has left an indelible mark on the automotive world with its avant-garde concept cars. From the iconic Ferrari Modulo to the futuristic Pininfarina X, each creation embodies the brand’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of design and innovation. In this exploration, we delve into the top 20 greatest concept cars from Pininfarina, celebrating their beauty, performance, and lasting impact.
The MAUTO – Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile di Torino today inaugurates the exhibition “La Forma del Futuro” (The Shape of the Future), an extraordinary exhibition that, with the contribution of 16 exceptional cars, narrates Pininfarina’s innate ability to envisage the future and give it form by staying ahead of the times and setting trends.
