Brand new manual supercar not many have heard of brings back nostalgic feature
- This is a brand new manual supercar
- But our guess is that you’ve not heard of it
- It’s from Bertone and it’s very impressive
Published on Apr 03, 2025 at 5:37 PM (UTC+4)
by Grace Donohoe
Last updated on Apr 03, 2025 at 5:37 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Grace Donohoe
This brand new supercar you’ve probably not heard about has a manual gearbox and a reimagined element of nostalgia.
Bertone has revived their concept car from way back when, this time with advanced technology to bump it up.
But what other features does it boast?
Strap in as we give you a blast from the past
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Supercars come in all different shapes and sizes
From Lamborghini to Bentley and McLaren, every brand has tried its hand at creating supercars.
In fact, Aston Martin’s first-ever mid-engine supercar, the Valhalla, will cost half as much as a McLaren W1.
Plus, Erling Haaland even celebrated signing a $259M contract by splurging on a $5 million rare supercar that’s one of 250 worldwide – cool right?
But we can bet money that you probably haven’t heard of this one that’s bringing new life to a nostalgic feature of its hayday.
Enter the Bertone Runabout supercar
The car’s journey actually began in 1969 when the Runabout concept debuted at the Turin International Motor Show.
The original speedy concept had a 1.1-liter engine alongside a ‘wedge’ design which went on to inspire cars including the Fiat X1/9.
But now it’s come back for round two and even won a Gran Turismo Award at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 2022.
The company itself has been around for over 100 years
According to the car giant itself, it was founded in 1912 by Giovanni Bertone and ‘relentlessly advances the frontier of automotive excellence, honoring its rich history while navigating towards a sustainable future’.
What features does the supercar actually have?
Well, there are two ‘distinctive configurations’ – the Barchetta and the Targa.
The Barchetta doesn’t have a roof and windshield, whereas the Targa has a roof you can remove.
It’s also powered by a V6 engine but still remains lightweight, which is sure to make any gearhead happy.
The car also has a rounded nose and, of course, perhaps the most distinctive feature, pop-up headlights.
Have you heard of this, or would you snap it up?
Keep your eyes peeled as more details and the all important production elements are set to be revealed in due course.
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