Bianco Automóveis (1970–1983) was a Brazilian boutique manufacturer that combined Italian design with Volkswagen reliability. Its masterpiece, the Bianco S, featured a stunning fiberglass body inspired by Le Mans prototypes, mounted on a VW Brasília chassis. While the S and SS models (1976–1979) utilized the classic 1.6L air-cooled boxer engine, the later Tarpan (1981–1983) transitioned to water-cooled 1.6L engines from the Passat. These cars are celebrated for their low-slung, "Goutte d’Eau" aesthetics and a racing pedigree inherited from the legendary Fúria prototypes. Today, Bianco remains a cult icon of South American automotive history.
Bianco Automóveis (1970–1983) was a Brazilian boutique manufacturer that combined Italian design with Volkswagen reliability. Its masterpiece, the Bianco S, featured a stunning fiberglass body inspired by Le Mans prototypes, mounted on a VW Brasília chassis. While the S and SS models (1976–1979) utilized the classic 1.6L air-cooled boxer engine, the later Tarpan (1981–1983) transitioned to water-cooled 1.6L engines from the Passat. These cars are celebrated for their low-slung, "Goutte d’Eau" aesthetics and a racing pedigree inherited from the legendary Fúria prototypes. Today, Bianco remains a cult icon of South American automotive history.