The Bertone Mantide Concept Car which codenamed "Project M" was created by a team led by former Pininfarina designer Jason Castriota, who joined Stile Bertone on December 2008. The aerodynamic design of Bertone Mantide Concept Car is based on the 2009 Corvette ZR1 and futuristic design inspired by the aerospace and Formula One worlds.

Mantide also boasts cutting edge aerodynamic performance fine-tuned in an advanced full scale wind tunnel. Features include a Le Mans prototype-derived flat floor and diffuser as well as "flying buttresses" which help to increase aero efficiency, guarantee a lower drag coefficient and greater levels of down force. 

  Mantide Bertone Concept Car

The final aerodynamic results are class leading, with drag reduced by 25% (Cd 0.298) and a 30% improvement in down force. The Mantide not only delivers greater speed and stability, but also more efficiency and therefore lower fuel consumption.

The Mantide promises even greater performance than the ZR1, due to significant weight savings and its highly advanced aerodynamics. Using carbon fibre for all body panels, interior trim, seats and even the wheels, the overall vehicle weight has been reduced by 100 kilos. 

  Mantide Bertone Concept Car

The main performances are a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 3.2 sconds and a top speed of 351 km/h. Many details about the development of the concept car are available in the "Inside Project M" video series. The strictly two-seat interior of the Bertone Mantide Concept Car features an FIA compliant triangulated roll cage, lightweight carbon fibre racing seats and four-point racing harnesses.