"The Runabout takes inspiration from Bertone's 1969 concept of the same name, a vehicle that itself borrowed heavily from the angular geometry of late-1960s racing speedboats. In its latest form, the wedge-like body returns with a modern confidence, accentuated by sharp lines and a bi-color scheme that emphasizes its sleek proportions. It is not simply a recreation of a concept, but a reinterpretation meant to bridge the radical energy of the late '60s with the performance expectations of today's enthusiast."
"One of the defining characteristics of the Runabout is its maritime sensibility. The removable roof transforms the car into something that feels almost aquatic in spirit, while interior details carry the theme further. A nautical compass sits prominently, reminding occupants of the design's original muse, and aluminum accents highlight handcrafted leather trim. Pop-up headlights and a minimalist steering wheel complete the experience, marrying retro cues with refined execution."
"Even the manual gearbox feels deliberate, as though anchoring the driving experience in the mechanical purity that defined earlier eras of performance motoring. Performance that Matches the Presence The Runabout is more than a styling exercise. Under the sculpted exterior sits a 3.5-liter V6 supercharged engine producing 460 horsepower. The numbers tell a compelling story: zero to sixty in just three seconds and a top speed of 186 miles per hour."
Bertone has restarted as a coachbuilder focused on limited-production Hypercars and Classics, introducing the Runabout as the first Classic. The Runabout reimagines Bertone's 1969 concept, borrowing wedge-like, angular geometry inspired by late-1960s racing speedboats and updating it with sharp lines and a bi-color finish. The removable roof and nautical interior cues, including a prominent compass, aluminum accents, handcrafted leather, pop-up headlights, and a minimalist steering wheel, emphasize maritime character and retro detail. A deliberate manual gearbox reinforces mechanical purity. A 3.5-liter supercharged V6 produces 460 hp, enabling 0–60 mph in three seconds and a 186 mph top speed.
Read at stupidDOPE | Est. 2008
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