--Venturi Heritage GT3--
In the year 2000, Monaco-based Venturi Automobiles declared bankruptcy. Under new ownership, Venturi dedicated itself towards building EVs. This brand made the racers for Stephane Ratel's first series, the Venturi Gentlemen Trophy. (1/3) #GTCatalog
moderately to entirely obsessed with Venturis at the moment - and while the 400GTs and 600LMs dance about in my dream garage, just the simple 260s are continually catching my eye now
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“Few people imagined that a company born in Monaco could one day equip a rover selected by NASA”: Gildo Pastor’s emotion at the success of Venturi Space: The Monegasque, president of Venturi Space, talks about the success achieved by Venturi Astrolab,… https://t.co/t3riGEHVf4
Our FLIP mission launching in the second half of this year (2026) will directly support the development of our Crewed Lunar Vehicle (CLV-1).
The tires, batteries and wheel actuators developed for our FLIP and FLEX rovers by Astrolab’s strategic partner, Venturi Space will also be used by CLV-1. FLIP will test our hardware in the lunar environment, as well as validate our rover software and processes.
Yesterday we introduced CLV-1 (Crewed Lunar Vehicle). Let's explore the use-cases it was designed for and engineered to accomplish:
-Consistent with NASA’s requirements, CLV-1 is designed primarily to transport astronauts and their supplies.
-Conduct surface operations remotely.
-CLV-1 shares hardware with our FLEX rover, using the same tires, batteries and wheel actuators developed by our strategic partner, Venturi Space.
-When stowed on a Commercial Lunar Payload Services lander for delivery to the Moon, CLV-1 measures approximately 2 meters by 2.3 meters by 2.2 meters.
-Once deployed, CLV-1 will measure approximately 4 meters long by 2.3 meters wide by 2.6 meters high to the top of its antenna.
-CLV-1 has a maximum mass of 950 kilograms and can reach speeds of 10 kilometers per hour on level ground.
-CLV-1 is the first in Astrolab’s planned CLV line, with future vehicles expected to be designated CLV-2, CLV-3 and so on.
@WRCPAST Interesting!
I always thought there is a resemblance to the (MVS) Venturi Sportscars, especially around the A-pillar-windscreen-doors-area.
Now I just wanted to find a nice Venturi-pic and just learned there was actually a Dakar-Prototype!😳
Do you know of any connection?
The Venturi 400 GT remains one of the automotive world’s best-kept secrets, a raw French-built supercar that embodied the same uncompromising spirit as the Ferrari F40.
Developed from Venturi’s one-make racing series, the ultra-lightweight machine paired twin-turbo V6 power, aggressive aero, and a stripped-back driving experience into a road car built with pure motorsport intent.
With only a handful of street-legal examples ever produced, the 400 GT has become an almost mythical figure among collectors and enthusiasts. Its rarity, analog character, and overlooked legacy represent a forgotten era when small manufacturers could still challenge the world’s biggest supercar names through passion, engineering, and sheer audacity.
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🟦⬜🟥 1992 #Venturi 400 Trophy. (1 of 73 built). Twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter PRV V-6 and 5-speed manual. 408 hp / 391 lb-ft.
A rarer, French Ferrari F40ish piece of #History