Legendary Italian coachbuilder Bertone was responsible for shaping many of the world’s most famous supercars for other people, and now it’s finally built one of its own to celebrate its rebirth and 110th anniversary.
Called the GB110, the mid-engined two-seater features styling cues that pay homage to Bertone’s past masters like the Alfa BAT cars of the 1950s, the Carabo of the late 1960s that went on to inspire the Lamborghini Countach, and particularly, the razor-edged Stratos Zero. Bertone says it will build 33 examples, but doesn’t reveal how much they’ll cost, or several other key details about its new creation.
We know it has butterfly doors, all-wheel drive, and a seven-speed transmission. Bertone says the combustion engine develops 1,085 hp (1,100 PS) and 811 lb-ft (1,100 Nm), can spin to 8,400 rpm and is engineered to run on synthetic fuels made from plastic waste.
The GB110 is claimed to accelerate from zero to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.79 seconds, from zero to 124 mph (200 km/h) in 6.79 seconds and can hit 186 mph (300 km/h) from rest in 14 seconds, making it only slightly slower than a Bugatti Chiron. Bertone gives the top speed as “over” 236 mph (380 km/h).
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But the design house, which was resurrected by two brothers after going bust in 2014, hasn’t detailed the engine’s size and cylinder count, and refuses to say where the donor chassis comes from, only mentioning that it’s “based on components from a German manufacturer.”
The 103.5-in (2,630 mm) wheelbase is only 0.4-in (10 mm) shorter than that of a Lamborghini Huracan and the chassis is equipped with double wishbone suspension, coil springs and four-way damping adjustment. The front wheels are relatively large at 21-in, but the rears measure a massive 22-in and are wrapped in 335/25 rubber.
Despite the German origins, Bertone’s Project & Design Manager claims the GB110 is at heart an Italian car.
“It has Italian class and style, and it is built to excite its owner and to ignite the passion of sports car aficionados,” says Giovanni Sapio. “But at the same time, it’s built for everyday use. It’s practical, comfortable, and easy to manage, without exasperating its sportiness.”
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