Lancia Medusa (1980) Editorial Image

The Lancia Medusa is an Italian concept vehicle built by Lancia. It was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and debuted in 1980 at the Turin Auto Show. The Medusa is based on the chassis and mechanics of the Lancia Montecarlo, and thus uses the same mid mounted 2.0 L (1,995 cc) Lampredi engine. The Medusa featured many design elements that were tailored to help it achieve better aerodynamics. Features such as pop up headlights, door handles and window glazing that sit flush with the body, inset turn signal repeaters and doors that wrapped up into the roof all helped the Medusa to be as aerodynamic as possible.