Bertone Mantide

Bertone Mantide which is based on the 2009 Corvette ZR1 has been revealed by STILE BERTONE. Bertone Mantide which previously teased under the Project M name, will be unveiled at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.

Bertone Mantide may reach its top speed up to 351 km/h (217mph) and 62 mph in 3.2 seconds acceleration time.

Bertone Mantide features light-weight carbon fibber racing seats, FIA regulation triangulated roll cage, and also 4pt racing harness.

Bertone Mantide is around 100 kg lighter and has 25% (Cd 0.298) less drag. While for its design, it has been influenced by Formula One and aerospace technology.

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Rockstar AEM Scion tC

Rockstar AEM Scion tC which will be participate on Formula Drift season this year has been revealed by Toyota.

Rockstar AEM Scion tC comes with a custom wide-body exterior and custom Wilwood brakes. It sits on Eibach springs and Tokico shocks and the power is transferred to the track via Motegi Racing wheel and Hankook RS-3 tires. While on its interior, Rockstar AEM Scion tC featuring Sparco seats with six-point harnesses.

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Mercedes F-CELL Roadster Concept

Mercedes F-CELL Roadster is a fuel-cell-drive concept built by a team of 150 trainees of Daimler AG at the Sindelfingen Mercedes-Benz plant which took a year to be completed. Powered by a 1.2 kW fuel cell system located at the rear, Mercedes F-CELL Roadster will reach its top speed at 25 km/h and has a range of 350 km.

Mercedes F-CELL Roadster design is inspired by the Benz Patent Motor Car from 1886, which features a unique fiberglass front section, large spoked wheels, and also carbon-fiber bucket seats with hand-stitched leather covers. While on the front section, the design is inspired by the F1 race cars.

Mercedes F-CELL Roadster is equipped with a drive-by-wire joystick instead of a steering wheel.

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