Carlo Chiti

Carlo Chiti (19 December 1924 – 7 July 1994) was an Italian racing car and engine designer best known for his long association with Alfa Romeo's racing department. He also worked for Ferrari and was involved in the design of the Ferrari 156 Sharknose car, with which Phil Hill won the 1961 championship.

Early life Born in Pistoia, Tuscany, Chiti graduated with a degree in aeronautical engineering from the University of Pisa in Italy in 1953.

Alfa Romeo

Chiti joined Alfa Romeo in 1952 when still a student. He joined a design and engineering team supervised by Orazio Satta Puliga, and worked in collaboration with senior members such as Rudolf Hruska and Giuseppe Busso. His first job was the design of the Alfa Romeo 3000 CM sports car.