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13/11/2026 4:19 pm
Presented at the 1973 Paris Motor Show, the NSU Trapeze was an imaginative concept that explored how a mid-engined sports car could accommodate four adults in reasonable comfort. Designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone, its dramatic wedge-shaped profile, expansive wraparound windshield and compact proportions gave it a distinctly futuristic appearance. But the real innovation was inside. Rather than arranging the seats in conventional pairs, Gandini positioned the two front seats close together and the rear seats farther apart, creating a trapezoidal layout. This allowed the rear passengers to stretch their legs alongside the front seats while making room for the centrally mounted rotary engine.
Although the Trapeze never progressed beyond the prototype stage, it remains an intriguing example of Gandini's ability to combine imaginative design with practical engineering solutions. Autopioneer's Brausi line captures this unusual Bertone creation in 1:43 scale, offering collectors a choice of mid-blue or white.
