With its radical mechanical layout and avant-garde styling, the prototype captured the imagination of enthusiasts and engineers alike. Its V8 engine, initially displacing 2.5 liters and later expanded to 2.8 and 3.2 liters in subsequent models, featured sophisticated components rarely seen outside of motorsport — including five-speed gearboxes and De Dion rear suspensions. The level of technical ambition was staggering, especially for a country still recovering from the war.
