Official: Bertone Mantide based on the Corvette ZR1
By Andrew C., 30 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
april/bertone/mantide/bertone-mantide-11.jpg" alt="Bertone Mantide" />For those who don’t know, Bertone represents a well-known and respected Italian designer and to give you an example here are some masterpieces: Alfa Romeo Carabo, the Lancia Stratos Zero and the Lamborghini LP500 prototype to name just a few…
The new Mantide uses the mechanicals from the 2009 Corvette ZR1 but shows also a futuristic design inspired by the modern aerospace and the world of Formula One. The theme of the car is clear to see, says the manufacturer: “a teardrop-like fuselage which tightly encases the mechanicals and the passenger cell which is embraced by two prominent wrapping aerodynamic appendages”. The aerodynamic results are class leading, with drag reduced by 25% (Cd 0.298) and a 30% improvement in down force. According to the manufacturer, the Mantide will show an even greater performance than the Corvette ZR1: 0-62mph in 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 351 kph (217mph). Photo gallery after the jump!
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