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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 02:16 PM
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I have no clue what this is! I posted a Saleen S7 on another boards "name that car game", and the winner posted this, and I have no idea what car this is! He says its made in belgum. I really want to beat this guy! HELP!

OOPS! didnt post the pic! its kinda big(47k), so here is the link.
http://www.capricinema.com/images/carpics/g6.jpe
 

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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 02:28 PM
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Looks almost like a kit car

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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 02:35 PM
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The image is:
 
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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 02:43 PM
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didnt want to make everyone have to load it with the HTML tags.
Does any one know ANY belgian car maker? I searched on google for about 45 min and found NOTHING! I cant let this guy win!!
 
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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 02:58 PM
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Gillet Vertigo:

This is the Gillet Vertigo, as introduced in 1998. It is the only Belgium car in production. It is powered by a 3 litre Alfa Romeo V6 engine, producing 223bhp. The chassis is made up of Nomex/Carbone. It has a topspeed of 250km/h and accelerates from 0 - 100km/h in 4.5 seconds.
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General specifications
Country of origin Belgium
Year of introduction 1998
Numbers built N/A
Body design N/A
Weight N/A

Drivetrain
Engine 60º V6
Engine location Front, longitudinally mounted
Displacement 2.959 liter / 180.6 cu in
Valvetrain 4 valves/cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Bosch Motronic M3.7.1 Fuel injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Gearbox N/A
Drive Rear wheel drive

Performance figures
Power 223 bhp / 166.4 kW
BHP/Liter 75.4
Torque 275 Nm / 202.8 ft lbs
Power to weight ratio N/A
Top Speed 155.3 mph / 250.0 km/h
0-60 mph Acceleration 4.20 s
 

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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 03:00 PM
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Some info on the 97 (which contradicts the above as the above state it was introduced in 98)

http://www.supercarsite.net/vertigo.htm
 

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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 03:12 PM
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http://www.gilletvertigo.com/
 
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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 03:13 PM
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I know what it is! Whats it to ya??
 
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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 04:35 PM
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I still think it looks like a Lambo crossed with a Hyundai Tiberon or whatever its called.

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