Former racing driver Tony Gillet of Belgium established Gillet Automobiles in order to realize his dream of creating the best road-going sports car in the world. His very first model, the Vertigo, was shown to the public in 1992. This car was powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 (the same powerplant used in the Ford Sierra RS Cosworth) and featured a radical body shape. In 1998, the car went through a drastic change, powered by the Alfa Romeo GTV/166's 3.0-liter 24-valve V-6 that produced 217 HP.
The race version of the Vertigo had this engine tuned to an impressive 420 HP, making it one of the favorites in the "BTCS - Belgian Touring Car Series" and "Belcar - Belgian Endurance Championship". The Vertigo was among the fastest cars on the track, but considering that these races fielded around 50 entrants, the Vertigo did not see a great deal of success. The car also participated in the Belgian round of the FIA Sports Car Championship. It also won the GTG class against such internationally famous rivals as the Lamborghini Diablo, Porsche 911 GT3, and Lotus Elise.
The race version of the Vertigo had this engine tuned to an impressive 420 HP, making it one of the favorites in the "BTCS - Belgian Touring Car Series" and "Belcar - Belgian Endurance Championship". The Vertigo was among the fastest cars on the track, but considering that these races fielded around 50 entrants, the Vertigo did not see a great deal of success. The car also participated in the Belgian round of the FIA Sports Car Championship. It also won the GTG class against such internationally famous rivals as the Lamborghini Diablo, Porsche 911 GT3, and Lotus Elise.
