2006 Fiat Skill Fioravanti Concept

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Its main trick was the roof. Fioravanti developed a patented retractable rigid-roof system that lets the Skill switch between closed coupe and open spider form. The rear section then worked more like a small utility bed than a normal trunk.

That made the Skill more useful than a typical small convertible. Fioravanti described it as a “fun pick up spider,” with around 750 liters of cargo capacity and enough flexibility to carry bikes, skis, snowboards, surfboards, or even a go-kart.

The Skill was never a production Fiat, but the idea was clever. It used a small-car platform and added real lifestyle utility without turning it into a fake SUV.

Technical Specs

Year: 2006

Make: Fiat / Fioravanti

Model: Skill

Debut: 2006 Geneva Motor Show

Builder: Fioravanti

Base Vehicle: Fiat Grande Punto

Body Style: Two-seat coupe-convertible / pickup-spider concept

Cargo Capacity: About 750 liters

Length: 4,030 mm

Width: 1,690 mm

Height: 1,470 mm

Wheelbase: 2,510 mm

Key Feature: Patented retractable rigid roof

Production Status: Concept only

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