Gillet Vertigo 5 unveiled in Brussels
click above for more images of the Gillet Vertigo 5
Most of us have only come across a Gillet Vertigo in racing games like Gran Turismo, but they do exist in the real world and have since one was first was introduced in Brussels at the European Motor Show in 1992. Gillet has just introduced a new version of the car called the Vertigo 5 at the same show some 15 years later. It's powered by a big 4.0L version of Alfa Romeo's V6, which is good for propelling the street-legal race car to 60 mph in just 3.26 seconds. An all-carbon fiber honeycomb chassis and other extreme weight saving measures born on the track keep the car light as a feather. The Vertigo 5 is said to cost €135,000 when it goes on sale, and we expect at some to point to be shown a full-on racing version, as well. We'll keep looking for official info from Vertigo and better quality pictures, but until then check out the gallery below.
[Source: Autoblog.nl via Motor Authority]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Ben H. 11:36AM (1/16/2008)
The new Batcar!!
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Purifoy 11:51AM (1/16/2008)
I thought the exact same thing when I first saw it. Outside of being considered the next Batmobile that thing is hideaous!
Johnny 1:48PM (1/16/2008)
This should be the car for KITT not the POS mustang
J M C 3 3:36PM (1/16/2008)
That's what I thought too.Another Batmobile.
John P. 11:36AM (1/16/2008)
Too bad the design looks like it was the last thing on their minds when creating this. Hideous Monstrosity.
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John R 11:37AM (1/16/2008)
I kinda like this. Paint it a dark purple and I would nominate this for the Joker's whip in "The Dark Knight".
But how much is 135k euros in USD? Like 11ty million dollars?
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John P. 11:39AM (1/16/2008)
about $150K too much.
Mike 11:39AM (1/16/2008)
The first gen was mind-blowingly stunning in performance and looks.
Gen 5 is looking dated, unrefined, and like it should already be put out to pasture.
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Derek 12:10PM (1/16/2008)
This version looks alot like the first version (which I liked too). If you liked the first version, why doesn't this one still look good?
Mike 2:37PM (1/16/2008)
This design is now 15 years old. It is no longer stunning
Derek 6:37PM (1/16/2008)
Maybe not as stunning as when it first came out, but good looks are good looks, IMO. Just look at the cars in Jay Lenos collection - most are much older than 15 and the designs are still as hot as when they were made.
Alex 11:46AM (1/16/2008)
U G L Y you ain't got no alibi you ugly *clap**clap* you ugly!
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Mobius_1 11:47AM (1/16/2008)
Oh well, hopefully GT5 will have this coz I somehow doubt I can buy this in real life... sigh
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Fragmaster170 11:56AM (1/16/2008)
I take it this isnt the busso V6?
RWD fan 11:59AM (1/16/2008)
Looks like the evil off spring of a Honda S2000 and a Buick!
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BigTeebo 12:15PM (1/16/2008)
It is VERY Batmobile like. One question though, there's only a v6 under that snout?
It looks like it could easily fit a Spitfire engine. And when I mean "Spitfire engine" I mean a Supermarine Spitfire Rolls Royce engine. That should imporove the 0-60 times if it doesn't turn the crankshaft into a "will it blend?" shrapnel mess.
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Greg 12:20PM (1/16/2008)
I had the exact same thought when I first saw the picture. I was expecting a V20. What is the rest of that gigantic compartment for? Luggage?
Benfolio 12:44PM (1/16/2008)
So... it's got a SIX cylinder engine, and EIGHT portholes?
Someone call Buick, they're doing it all wrong!!!!!
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fuzzy 1:16PM (1/16/2008)
Ace and Gary would be proud.
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why not the LS2/LS7? 1:26PM (1/16/2008)
It gets less good looking with each iteration, but I still like it.
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