Ettore Cordiano
Ettore Cordiano | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1923 |
| Died | 20 February 1998 (aged 74–75) |
| Education | Polytechnic University of Turin |
| Spouse | Francesca |
| Children | Marco Cordiano |
| Parent | Giuseppe Cordiano |
| Engineering career | |
| Discipline | automotive engineering |
| Institutions | SIRA |
| Employer | Fiat S.p.A. |
| Projects | Autobianchi Primula |
| Significant design | compact clutch assembly for front wheel drive |
Ettore Cordiano (Messina, 1923 – Turin, 22 February 1998) was an automotive engineer who mainly worked for Fiat S.p.A. and I.DE.A Institute. He is known for the technological concept that best enables transverse engine placement and front wheel drive, nowadays the norm in many car segments.