Spotlight on Ferrari Xezri Concept

During the recent, Ferrari World car design contest, Samir Sadikhov who graduated from the IED Turin took the second spot but his Xezri Ferrari concept has wowed a lot of people and have been making some buzz around the internet.

According to Sadikhov, Xezri takes its name from a wind gusting at the western portions of he Caspian Sea. For him, the name signifies high technology and innovations needed by a light car to perform well both on track and on the streets. Furthermore, he sees it as a Ferrari of years to come with the perfect blend of available technology and sportiness.

The design focused on giving the car excellent aerodynamics. Sadikhov removed elements like the wing mirrors plus other components that contribute to the drag of the vehicle. He also made use of aerolastic winglets and a flat under body taking a hint from the 458 Italia.

The car designer also made sure that the car will be very lightweight making use of carbon fiber components for both the exterior and interior of the Xezri.

The Xezri concept also has some unique features like the centrally mounted driver’s cockpit making use of switches, analogue buttons, and touch screens instead of having wing mirrors. There are air propellers that help produce power for the gauges and the rest of the interior. The silver wing that dominates the top-down view acts as a spoiler and at the same time an air intake.

The Xezri ought to be a supercar that can provide the performance you need on the streets while giving you the rush when you hit track.