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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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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Aston Martin One-77 at Geneva Motor Show

Aston Martin has released the technical details of its Aston Martin One-77 at the Geneva Motor Show. Powered by a 6.0-litre V12 engine that coupled with a six-speed gearbox which transfers the power to the rear wheels, Aston Martin One-77 can outputs no less than 700bhp.

Aston Martin One-77 can reach its top speed more than 200 mph and the car is able to get from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds acceleration time.

Aston Martin One-77 has weight of just 1,500 kg and features a lightweight and rigid carbon fiber monocoque, a double wishbones inboard suspension front and rear with horizontally mounted spring/damper units.

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