Gillet Bellariva Sàr-chàr by Francesco Riva and Gillet Automobiles is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Umha A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Charbadan, Gluasadachd agus Còmhdhail Competition Category.
UmhaCarbad· 2026
Gillet Bellariva Sàr-chàr
by Francesco Riva and Gillet Automobiles
Client: Gillet Automobiles
Duais Umha A' Design Award Winner in Carbad Category
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The Design
About Gillet Bellariva Sàr-chàr
'S e sàr-chàr a th' anns a' Gillet Bellariva a chaidh a dhealbhadh airson cleachdadh làitheil agus airson tursan fada. Tha an taobh a-muigh a' toirt gu cuimhne càraichean spòrs nan 1950an is 1960an agus loidhnichean bhàtaichean-luaiths sòghail agus gheatan. Tha am frèam agus am bodhaig air an togail le làimh ann am fiodhar gualain airson structar aotrom agus cuideam de 1200 kg. Tha deic-cùil fiodha a' toirt gu cuimhne deic gheata agus a' falach seif 30 liotair, agus tha an t-àite luchd a' gabhail 400 liotair. Tha an deas-bhòrd air a dhèanamh de mhahoganaidh le pannal sleamhnachaidh. Tha bunait fiodha nan solais-toisich a' cur mion-fhiosrachadh maraireachd ris. Tha dorsan dealain-dè agus crochadh-togail aghaidh a' crìochnachadh an dealbhaidh.
The Recognition
About the Duais Umha A' Design Award
Tha Gillet Bellariva Sàr-chàr air Duais Umha A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean sònraichte a tha air an comharrachadh le cruthachalachd, innleachd agus geurchuis. Tha buannaichean Umha nan obraichean gu math sgileil agus gu sònraichte cruthachail a dhearbhas eòlas farsaing, mac-meanmna agus tapachd an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Gillet Bellariva Sàr-chàr na nì air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach, a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Umha A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr ann an ealain, saidheans, dealbhadh agus teicneolas an gnìomh, agus tha e sàr-mhath airson an aire do mhion-fhiosrachadh. Bidh Gillet Bellariva Sàr-chàr a' sàsachadh fheumalachdan gu h-iongantach, a' suathadh ri miannan, a' tàladh faireachdainnean agus a' togail fiosrachd.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- New unique exterior design architecture for front engined cars. The car interior has a complete rear wood deck with a strong nautical appeal and a hidden 30L safe, a cargo space of 400L and a double counter under the sliding panel on the mahogany wood’s dashboard. The wooden base of the front headlights is an original stylistic touch that integrates perfectly with the spirit of the car.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Lenght 4.46 m, width 1.94 m, height 1.19 m, weight 1200 kg, V6 biturbo petrol engine (can operates with only 3 cylinders when needed for lower emissions), engine type V6 biturbo, engine power 580 BHP, 30L safe, 400 L trunk space
- Tags
- Speedboat for the road, Streetyacht, Hybrid concept design car, Riva Boats, Classic elegance supercar
- Production Technology
- Design draws and 1:1 scale model to optimize the car shape.
Hand built carbon fiber chassis and hand built carbon fiber body for the maximum lightweight construction of the car. - Design Challenge
- Combine the shape of a sportcars with the look of a speedboat or yacht was the hardest challenge. The idea of using the image of a boat that runs through the entire car and blends harmoniously with it allowed to overcome this conceptual obstacle.
- Research
- An extensive visual web search was conducted to identify the stylistic traits that have made certain automobile models of the past particularly fascinating and famous over time. The research was conducted almost entirely through the Google search engine. Images of cars produced in the last century were viewed and saved, with a particular focus on the most iconic cars, considered among the most beautiful in the world (with particular attention to cars such as the Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic, Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Pontoon, Alfa Romeo Disco Volante, Alfa Romeo BAT 5-7-9, Jaguar E-Type, Mercedes SLR 300 Uhlenhaut and Porsche 993 GT1).. This research was conducted personally by Mr. Francesco Riva over a period of approximately a decade. The research allowed Mr. Riva to identify the most aesthetically appealing shapes to use on the BellaRiva. Nautical inspiration also led to the innovative design of the headlights, which flow from the outside to the inside of the car while remaining below the hood line. The new automotive design concept conceived by Mr. Riva was later able to be implemented thanks to the meeting between Mr. Riva and Mr. Tony Gillet, founder of the Belgian automobile manufacturer Gillet Automobiles.
- Inspiration
- This supercar reinterprets in a modern key the automotive design of the golden age of the 50s and 60s, with particular focus on cars today considered among the most beautiful and prestigious in the world, such as the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Pontoon and Ferrari 250 GTO, taking inspiration from luxury speedboats and yachts.
- Project Duration
- Project has started in January 2022 and will be completed shortly, latest in April 2026. The project location is Gembloux, Belgium, at Gillet Automobiles.
- Operation Flow
- Vehicle focused on luxury elegance, comfort and top performances. It has butterfly doors for a greater look. The front lift suspension ‘allows the car to avoid obstacles on the road. The 30L safe offers the highest secutity for great value objects or documents. The car is conforttable for every day use or long journeys. The engine is also capable of operating on just 3 cylinders to minimize fuel consumption and emissions in the city or when needed.
- Patents
- Patent procedure in progress.
- Team Members
- Francesco Riva
Tony Gillet
Patrick Bataille
Maxime Barthelemy
Vincent Barbereau - Image Credits
- Image #1: Creator Gillet Automobiles, 2025
Image #2: Photographer Francesco Riva, 2025
Image #3: Creator Gillet Automobiles, 2025
Image #4: Creator Gillet Automobiles, 2025
Image #5: Designer Jose’ Figueres, 2022
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