1976 XP-882 Aerovette
The Four-Rotor Car got a transplanted V-8 in 1976 to become the Aerovette, which came close to production four years
later. GM design chief Bill Mitchell kept its original lines intact, however -- not that there was reason to fiddle. A good-
looker even now, it's a dynamic design even when viewed from overhead. In profile, it displays a strongly triangulated
"mound" shape, deftly balanced proportions, and artful surface detailing. "Gull wing" doors barked back to the original
Mercedes 300SL coupe, but were articulated for easier operation in tight parking spots. Interior was more fully engineered
than the show-car norm, another indication that the Aerovette was indeed a serious production prospect.
