Bertone GB110 Brings V10 Powered By Garbage
Bespoke Italian design house, Bertone, recently unveiled the GB110 live in Monaco.
The GB110 features a 5.2-liter V-10 engine mounted mid-ship, with a pair of twin-turbos hanging off the exhaust banks the GB110 makes 1,124 horsepower and 811 pound-feet of torque. It was designed to run on synthetic fuel made from plastic waste, which could involve customizing the mixture, and maybe cam timing depending on the volatility of the fuel, but those details were not divulged.
Power is delivered to all four wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The car boasts staggered wheels—21 inches in the front and 22 inches in the back—and uses carbon-ceramic brakes like a modern race car.
Bertone hasn't confirmed where it sourced the powertrain from, but they likely got it from Lamborghini, who owes many of its iconic designs to pens from Bertone. The GB110's performance metrics are mind-bending– its top speed is 217 mph and it will accelerate from 0 to 186 mph in just 12.9 seconds. Lightweight construction and material mean the GB110 weighs just 3,137 pounds.
Bertone didn't show the interior, but the company promises plenty of customization options for those who take one home. Speaking of buyers, just 33 cars will be built with pricing details reserved for those with the means to purchase. If you're really curious give Bertone a call and ask, quanto costa?
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