Claus Luthe
Claus Johannes Luthe | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 8, 1932 |
| Died | March 17, 2008 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | German |
| Employer(s) | Voll, Fiat, NSU, Audi, BMW |
| Spouse |
Gertrude Luthe (m. 1953–2008) |
| Children | 4 |
Claus Luthe (December 8, 1932 – March 17, 2008) 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.
On his death in 2008, The Guardian called Luthe "one of the most important figures in postwar European car styling."