The Corbellati Missile is a concept supercar built by Corbellati. The production model is set to be launched in 2025. It was unveiled at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show and is currently in pre-production prototype testing phase.
| Corbellati Missile | |
|---|---|
 Corbellati Missile Barchetta at Vairano track 2024 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Corbellati |
| Production | 2025 (expected) |
| Model years | 2025 on |
| Designer | Achille Corbellati |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupe 2-door barchetta |
| Layout | RMR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 9.0L twin-turbocharged Mercury Racing V8 (planned) |
| Power output | 1,342 kW (1,800 hp; 1,825 PS) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 112 in (2844.8 mm) |
| Length | 183 in (4648.2 mm) |
| Width | 80 in (2032 mm) |
| Height | 46 in (1168.4 mm) |
History
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The Missile is built by Corbellati, the production models are set to be manufactured in the Canary Islands. It was designed by Achille Corbellati and took inspiration from 1960s racecars.[1]
Performance
editThe Missile top of the line offering is planned to be powered by a twin-turbocharged 9.0L Mercury Racing V8 that Corbellati claims will produce 1,800 hp (1,342 kW) and 1,700 lb⋅ft (2,305 N⋅m) of torque with a goal of a 500 km/h (310 mph) top speed. Power goes to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission and a limited slip rear differential.[2] It feature a fully machined aluminium spaceframe chassis, a first for a production automobile, double wishbone suspension front and rear and carbon ceramic disc brakes with six piston calipers.[3] The prototype was hand built by Corbellati and runs and drives, at the moment the model that is in the final steps of road testing to be validated for production is Barchetta version; shortly after will follow the targa version (the body shape unveiled at 2018 Geneva Motor Show) .
References
edit- ^ "Meet Corbellati, The Latest Startup Trying to Build a 310-MPH Street Car". Road & Track. 2018-03-09. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
- ^ "2018 Corbellati Missile, Review @ Top Speed". Top Speed. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
- ^ "Say hello to the 1,800bhp Corbellati Missile". Auto Express. Retrieved 2018-04-19.