Bitter Vero

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Bitter Vero at Retro Classics 2020
Bitter Vero at Retro Classics 2020
Vero
Sales designation: Bitter Vero
Production period: 2008-2009
Class : Upper class
Body versions : limousine
Engines: Petrol engines :
6.0 liters
(278–410 kW)
Length: 5200 mm
Width: 1899 mm
Height: 1480 mm
Wheelbase : 3009 mm
Empty weight : 1890 kg
Previous model Bitter CD 2
successor Bitter insignia
Rear view

The Bitter Vero (from Latin vērus : "true (haft)", "honest") is a luxury class sedan from Erich Bitter Automobile GmbH , which was presented at the 2007 Essen Motor Show . It is based on the Holden Statesman (WM series) and thus on the Zeta platform of the GM group. Ten vehicles were produced, nine of which still existed in 2010.

Technical specifications

The Bitter Vero is powered by a variant of the Chevrolet small block eight-cylinder engine (engine code L98 ) modified by Holden with a displacement of 5967 cm³ ( bore × stroke : 101.6 mm × 92 mm), which transmits its power to the rear wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission . The maximum output is 278 kW (378 hp) at 5700 min −1 and the maximum torque 535 Nm at 4400 min −1 .

As part of a Walkinshaw performance package, in addition to more powerful brakes, a compressor was also available, with which the eight-cylinder engine of the Bitter Vero develops 410 kW (557 hp).

The Vero's Zeta platform, also known as the Global Rear Wheel Drive Platform , is a further development of the rear - wheel drive platform of the Opel Omega B developed by Holden , on which the Chevrolet Camaro and the Pontiac G8 are also based. The Bitter Vero shares the wheelbase, which is almost 10 cm longer than the standard version, with the Holden Statesman and Caprice models and their left-hand drive versions, which are produced for some Arab markets and sold as Chevrolet .

Technical data Bitter Vero (2008)
Working method Four stroke
Engine type 8-cylinder V-engine
Fork angle 90 °
Motor mounting position front lengthways
designation Gen III (L98)
Displacement 5967 cc
Bore × stroke 101.6 mm × 92 mm
Max. Power at 1 / min 278 kW (378 hp) at 5700
Max. Torque at 1 / min 535 Nm at 4400
compression 10.4: 1
Mixture preparation Electronic injection
Valve control Central camshaft
Camshaft drive Chain
cooling Water cooling
transmission Five or six-speed automatic
Transmission manufacturer GM
drive Rear wheel drive
Front suspension Lower wishbones with tension struts, struts, coil springs
Rear suspension Independent wheel suspension with angled core, coil springs
Brake design all around Internally ventilated disc brakes
Caliper material aluminum
Braking assistance system Servo, ABS
Steering type Rack and pinion steering
Steering assistance variable translation, servo
body Sheet steel, self-supporting
Front track 1592 mm
Rear track 1608 mm
wheelbase 3009 mm
Dimensions 5200 mm × 1899 mm × 1480 mm
Empty weight 1890 kg
Top speed 250 km / h (1)
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h approx. 5.5 s
Consumption (2) 14.3 l / 100 km S.
price 103,530–111,622 € (3)
(1) regulated
(2) Australian standard
(3) 05/2008

Furnishing

The Vero differs from the Australian models in that it has upscale standard equipment. These include a Bose sound system with a 6- disc CD changer and an integrated DVD player with LCD monitors in the headrests for the passengers in the rear. Leather upholstery produced by the automotive supplier Dagro was available on request .

Externally, the Bitter differs from the original model in that the front and rear aprons are made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic ; it also has a sportier exhaust system and sports suspension.

According to the sales prospectus, the base price in 2008 was € 103,530. Three-piece, chrome-plated 20 ″ alloy wheels, an alcantara-covered headliner and an electric sunroof were available for a surcharge.

Vero Sport

The Bitter Vero Sport study was presented at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show . It was a luxury sedan with a shorter wheelbase based on the Pontiac G8 GXP , the left-hand drive variant of the Holden Commodore VE . The Vero Sport had a 6.2 liter eight-cylinder engine and 320 kW (435 hp). The vehicle remained a one-off, probably also due to the discontinuation of the Pontiac brand at the end of 2010.

See also

Web links

Commons : Bitter Vero  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Vero ( Memento of October 21, 2012 in the Internet Archive ) on bittercars.com
  2. ↑ a b autobild Klassik, issue 2/2010, p. 47
  3. ↑ Technical data ( Memento from December 13, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) (PDF; 40 kB)
  4. ↑ Figure