Bertone Genesis 1988

[JKgo]

Yup, I'm back with another suggestion.

Yeah I know it's a minivan, but hang on, stay with me, I promise this is a good one.

It's been styled by Marc Deschamps, and was shown off 1988's Turin motor show. Turned a few heads, I'd imagine.

So what, I hear you say.....well, normally I'd agree but for one simple fact: it's powered by one of these.

Yup, that's a motor from a Lambo Countach. And this soccer mom's van has one.

This motor was left largely stock, so it still pushed out 455 horses.

For the creation of this vehicle, Chrysler's corporate parts bin was raided - from its crappy 3 speed slushbox, to its modified chassis - remember, Lambo was owned by the Americans for a little while.

It was heavy, though, weighing in at a hefty 1800+ kilos, so it was rather un-Lambo-ish in its ability to move.

Even with its Big Show weight, I feel this may be a perfect foil to Renault Espace F1 (if that ever makes a comeback).

As usual, if you got more info, well don't be shy, share!!!

 

[Szayelarel]

I don't think this would actually be able to keep up with the Renault Espace F1, that wagon got around 811 hp, this one has 455 hp.

 

[Epic B]

Well, it looks cool, and it has a Lamborghini engine. But I can't get excited about the 3 speed auto. The 5 speed from the Countach would have been better.

I don't think this would actually be able to keep up with the Renault Espace F1, that wagon got around 811 hp, this one has 455 hp.

They're really not in the same league. One has a production Lamborghini engine and a 3 speed. The other is lighter, has a 6 speed and an F1 engine. No contest.

Wait, where's the engine?

 

[JKgo]

Wait, where's the engine?

........Believe it or not, in the front.

http://www.lambocars.com/prototypes/the_genesis_by_bertone.html

 

[Epic B]

........Believe it or not, in the front.

http://www.lambocars.com/prototypes/the_genesis_by_bertone.html

So the front seats are on top? Kind of reminds me of the Toyota Previa, which even looks similar to this. I think the Previa's engine was somewhere under the driver's seat or something. And it had rear drive. Meanwhile, the Sienna has a more sensible drive layout.

 

[The87Dodge]

This concept van reminds me of the Renault Espace F1. Although this car is cool, I do not see it entering a future GT game as Bertone has never had any involvement in any GT game.

 

[JKgo]

This concept van reminds me of the Renault Espace F1. Although this car is cool, I do not see it entering a future GT game as Bertone has never had any involvement in any GT game.

............Tell that to Bertone VGT aka The KnifeKar...

 

[StarLight]

What a view from this car.
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