Chevrolet Corvette Nivola (Bertone) concept (1990)
Concept car · 1990 · Combustion
Bertone's mid-engine Italian reimagining of the Corvette
Designed by Marc Deschamps at Bertone and shown at the 1990 Geneva Motor Show, the Nivola gave the Corvette a radical mid-engine Italian makeover. Named after racing driver Tazio Nuvolari (nicknamed 'Nivola') and finished in a gold-yellow tribute to his favorite color, it repositioned a twin-turbocharged version of the Corvette's LT5 V8 amidships via a bespoke ZF transaxle. Features included outward-sliding doors, seat cushions attached to the floorpan for an ultra-low profile, hydropneumatic suspension and a removable roof.
Key facts
- Engine: Twin-turbocharged 5.7 L LT5 V8, approx. 650 hp
- Layout: Mid-engine, bespoke ZF transaxle
- Weight distribution: Approx. 40% front / 60% rear
- Doors: Outward-sliding
- Suspension: Hydropneumatic, approx. 60 mm ride-height range
- Height: Approx. 1,100 mm
- Designer: Marc Deschamps, Bertone
Production
- Status: Concept only
- 1990 Bertone-designed mid-engine Corvette concept; a one-off show car.
- Revealed at 1990 Geneva Motor Show
Source: Car Design News - Corvette Nivola (Bertone) 1990