Cisitalia was an Italian automobile brand founded in 1946 by Pietro Dusio, initially as a company dedicated to the manufacture of sports and racing cars. The brand is known for its innovative approach to vehicle design and engineering, and for its significant contributions to motorsport and automotive design in general. Some of Cisitalia most notable models were the 202, D46 and 850. Although the brand began with great success, particularly in motor racing and luxury vehicle design, it was unable to sustain its position over the long term. Despite efforts to diversify production with more affordable models, Cisitalia failed to overcome these challenges, and by 1961, the brand officially ceased to exist.