Highlights in this area included development of the new Fiat Qubo and the Alfa 8C Spider design.
Featuring two sliding rear side doors and reconfigurable interior, the Fiat Qubo is practical and economical, with excellent fuel mileage and CO2 emissions of only 119 g/km. To achieve this, body shell weight was minimized using computer modelling and multiobjective structural optimizers which made it possible to use thinner gauge (and hence lighter) sheet metal with no loss of strength.
For the 8C Spider, like the earlier Coupé version, Elasis was responsible for development of the body and electrical/electronic systems, as well as having overall responsibility for systems integration and virtual vehicle development. Elasis also participated in developing the new cab for Iveco medium and heavy trucks. Development of body shell and trim for two new 8-cylinder Ferrari models also continued.