外文翻译--福特福克斯VIGNALE概念车.doc

FORD FOCUS VIGNALE CONCEPTSitting alongside the all-new Focus, the Focus Vignale Concept on display at the Shanghai International Motor Show is a one-off design study that explores the potential for future Focus The Focus Vignale Concept takes its inspiration and name from the renowned Italian designer, Alfredo Vignale (1913 – 1969), who has an historical connection with Ford’s European design heritage. His Carrozzeria Vignale company produced many stylish, coachbuilt sports cars during the 1950s and 1960s and joined Ford Motor Company’s De Tomaso Automobili in 1969.Metamorphosis of Mood and Function The Focus Vignale Concept is actually two cars in one – ideal for changing moods and environments. Regardless of the weather, the Focus Vignale Concept conveys a strong emotional appeal that Ford designers believe will inspire longing and a touch of envy. As a stylish and sporty coupé that is just as appealing in autumn and winter months, the car brings elegance combined with rational attributes of luxury, comfort and safety. Its profile is dynamic and distinctive, and promises the rewarding driving experience that comes as standard in all Ford cars. Yet at the push of a button, the coupé transforms effortlessly into an open-top convertible. Its bootlid silently tilts open and its retractable hardtop folds backward to stow cleanly in the boot, morphing the vehicle to inspire carefree emotions of open-top, wind-in-the-hair motoring. As the car assumes its open-top role, the quality of craftsmanship and premium materials is clearly evident, highlighted by well-executed design touches inspired by the heyday of the Italian sports car. Just one of these design facets in the Focus Vignale Concept’s sweeping profile is the door handle. A modern execution of designs found in Alfredo Vignales spyders from the Sixties, it is elegantly sculpted in a lozenge shape of polished aluminium. Yet, unlike the Sixties original, a simple, intuitive finger pus