The German edition Autobild published photos of a new conceptual design, made popular studio Bertone, which this year celebrates 99 years since its establishment. The car is called Jaguar B99 and probably guessed that the number reflects the age of Bertone. Its design is inspired by the classic XJ, and the Italians claim that he is likely to become the successor to the X-Type. The dimensions of the four-car, which besides retro, there are a number of advanced features that are 4500 mm length 1950 mm width and 1350 mm height. Interestingly, its rear doors open backwards. Although Bertone has not shown photos of the interior, they say that it combines high-quality leather, wood and aluminum decorations. Some editions also argued that the propulsion is a hybrid, but it has not been confirmed officially.

After last week we showed you the car of Pininfarina, which was created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Alfa Romeo, now came the turn of another popular conception of Italian studio – Bertone, developed on the same occasion. Both cars were presented to the public in Geneva Bertone Pandion Concept genuine furore caused mostly because their doors are phenomenal with a length of 3600 mm. And open the impression that the car will fly. Dimensions of Bertone Pandion is 4620 mm length 1971 mm width and 1230 mm height and wheelbase is 2850 mm. The concept was developed under the leadership of chief designer Bertone, Mike Robinson, who has worked at companies like Fiat and Lancia. 2 +2- coupe local weight is only 1000 kg and is equipped with engine 8-cylinder Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, which has a 4.7-liter volume and power 450 h.p. For currently Bertone did not reveal what the dynamic characteristics of the car.

The Italian concern Fiat Group today confirmed that the designer is interested in studio Carrozeria Bertone, which was launched against insolvency proceedings. Fiat will make a “non-binding offer for the assets of Carrozeria Bertone, the deadline for entry is July 16th. Insolvent company to also interested Chinese company FAW, anonymous businessmen and Spanish consortium Janmario Rosinyolo and Domenico Revilyo. Carrozeria Bertone company is quite palatable, given that apart from excellent designers, it has a factory producing cars, whose area is 310 000 square meters. And the annual capacity is 70 000 vehicles. Carrozeria Bertonee currently has about 1 140 employees on work, the company became very popular with the concept presented in April – Mantide, which is based on the Corvette ZR1.