Luxury Watchmaker Unveils Supercar Concept With 602 HP
Luxury watchmaker Bell & Ross has unveiled a supercar concept called the AeroGT.
Making its debut at the Baselworld watch and jewelry trade event in Switzerland, the AeroGT isn’t a sign of things to come from Bell & Ross, as the timepiece maker created the AeroGT as a marketing exercise to generate buzz. In other words, don’t expect Bell & Ross to begin manufacturing supercars anytime soon. There is, however, a line of watches called the BR 03 AeroGT series that is inspired by the supercar concept.
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According to Bell & Ross, inspiration from the AeroGT concept came from the worlds of aeronautics and grand touring, which is how its name is derived. Powering the AeroGT is a 4.2-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 602 horsepower sent to the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The company said that it goes zero to 60 mph in under three seconds and has a top speed close to 200 mph and weighs under 3,000 pounds.
“Every year, in order to create new models, I need new sources of inspiration,” said Bruno Belamich, creative director at Bell & Ross. “The aim was to produce a car that can hold its own, even amongst automotive professionals.”
Watch a video showing off the AeroGT concept below.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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