Claus Luthe
German car designer (1932–2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Claus Luthe (December 8, 1932 – March 17, 2008)[1] was a German car designer, noted for his design work on the NSU Ro 80, Volkswagen K70 and numerous seminal models from Audi and BMW. Luthe was a pioneer of aerodynamics and digital design within the automotive field.[2]
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Claus Johannes Luthe | |
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Born | (1932-12-08)December 8, 1932 |
Died | March 17, 2008(2008-03-17) (aged 75) |
Nationality | German |
Employer(s) | Voll, Fiat, NSU, Audi, BMW |
Spouse |
Gertrude Luthe (m. 1953–2008) |
Children | 4 |
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On his death in 2008, The Guardian called Luthe "one of the most important figures in postwar European car styling."[3]