Bertini Falco - New BMW Z3 based Kit Car
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I'm in the process of developing a body change kit for the BMW Z3. We have are making good progress on the front end and I have included a progress picture which has been photoshopped to show the desired design for the front.
I'm hoping for a completed car by the end of the summer and an official launch at next years stoneleigh show.
I have tried to capture and combine elements of the : Muscle of the AC Cobra
Lines of the E-type
Presence of the 250 GTO
and modern feel of the XK180 and Eagle Speedster
With a little bit of Maserati and Aston Martin thrown in.
I'm not trying to create a replica car. It's intended to be a modern car with a modern design taking classic inspiration.
I'm hoping for a completed car by the end of the summer and an official launch at next years stoneleigh show.
I have tried to capture and combine elements of the : Muscle of the AC Cobra
Lines of the E-type
Presence of the 250 GTO
and modern feel of the XK180 and Eagle Speedster
With a little bit of Maserati and Aston Martin thrown in.
I'm not trying to create a replica car. It's intended to be a modern car with a modern design taking classic inspiration.
Edited by Meeja on Wednesday 7th May 06:53
The car will retain the roof and doors of the Z3 with a new one piece front end and one piece rear and new boot. Also new little front wings.
All the lights are from modern manufacture cars.
The car is aprox 25kg lighter than the Z3, 2 inches wider and 4 inches longer. The car will also sit 1.5 inches lower on new springs.
This should be a very easy kit to build and won't require an SVA.
All the lights are from modern manufacture cars.
The car is aprox 25kg lighter than the Z3, 2 inches wider and 4 inches longer. The car will also sit 1.5 inches lower on new springs.
This should be a very easy kit to build and won't require an SVA.
Nice ethos - I've built a couple of 'replicas' in the past (a Fake Snake and a Stratos inspired copy) and on both, I always described them as a modern interpretation of the original, not a copy, although that sometimes confused folk! Still have a Westfield in the family which is also arguably a modern interpretion of a classic....(can of worms & tin opener at the ready!)
Be nice to see the finished article, although sadly, my kit building days are over for this lifetime I think so it'll be prely academic for me.
Be nice to see the finished article, although sadly, my kit building days are over for this lifetime I think so it'll be prely academic for me.
I have designed it so there should not be any compromises on the drive or the original Z3. Apart from better handelling as it uses lower stiffer springs.
Design wise I started by looking at the xk180 prototype fir inspiration which never went into production and was a modern take o the E Type. But my design is shorter and more muscle than the elegant xk180. So I hope there are not too many direct copy comparisons between other cars.
Design wise I started by looking at the xk180 prototype fir inspiration which never went into production and was a modern take o the E Type. But my design is shorter and more muscle than the elegant xk180. So I hope there are not too many direct copy comparisons between other cars.
There has been some progress and a few re-designs.
Namely the design for the front grill has been tapered slightly and the nose squared off with a longer bottom splitter.
Fabrication has also started on the rear. - Still a way to go but im happy with the progress.
Also a name change... Bertini GT25
Namely the design for the front grill has been tapered slightly and the nose squared off with a longer bottom splitter.
Fabrication has also started on the rear. - Still a way to go but im happy with the progress.
Also a name change... Bertini GT25
cheers guys. im really looking forward to getting it on the road soon.
the Z3 is proving to be a great donor car for a body swap. the panels come off so there is less bonding. and the engine choice is great.
I got the 3.0 car that we are making the first Bertini GT25 on for £2500
But you can get a 1.8 or 1.9 4pot for just over £1000. Great for young drivers and those on a budget.
I should have some more pictures next week.
the Z3 is proving to be a great donor car for a body swap. the panels come off so there is less bonding. and the engine choice is great.
I got the 3.0 car that we are making the first Bertini GT25 on for £2500
But you can get a 1.8 or 1.9 4pot for just over £1000. Great for young drivers and those on a budget.
I should have some more pictures next week.
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