Gillet Bellariva Gari la Kifahari la Mwendokasi (Supercar) by Francesco Riva and Gillet Automobiles is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Magari, Usafiri na Usafirishaji Competition Category.
ShabaGari· 2026
Gillet Bellariva Gari la Kifahari la Mwendokasi (Supercar)
by Francesco Riva and Gillet Automobiles
Client: Gillet Automobiles
Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award Winner in Gari Category
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About Gillet Bellariva Gari la Kifahari la Mwendokasi (Supercar)
Gillet Bellariva ni supercar iliyoundwa kwa matumizi ya kila siku na kwa safari ndefu. Muonekano wa nje unakumbusha magari ya michezo ya miaka ya 1950 na 1960 pamoja na mistari ya boti za mwendokasi za kifahari na yoti. Chasisi na mwili wa gari vimejengwa kwa mikono kwa kutumia nyuzi za kaboni ili kupata muundo mwepesi wenye uzito wa kilo 1200. Sitaha ya nyuma ya mbao inakumbusha sitaha ya yoti na huficha sefu ya lita 30, huku nafasi ya mizigo ikibeba lita 400. Dashibodi imetengenezwa kwa mbao za mvule ikiwa na paneli inayoteleza. Msingi wa mbao wa taa za mbele unaongeza mguso wa kibaharia. Milango ya mtindo wa kipepeo na mfumo wa kuinua sehemu ya mbele ya gari vinakamilisha muundo huu.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award
Gillet Bellariva Gari la Kifahari la Mwendokasi (Supercar) ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa unaotolewa kwa miundo bora inayotofautishwa kwa ubunifu, ustadi na busara. Washindi wa Shaba ni kazi za ufundi mwingi na bunifu ya kushangaza zinazothibitisha uzoefu mpana, mawazo na ustadi wa wabunifu wao. Gillet Bellariva Gari la Kifahari la Mwendokasi (Supercar) inatarajiwa kuwa kitu kinachothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambacho ni cha kitaalamu na bunifu kwa kiasi kikubwa. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora katika sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia, na ni bora kwa umakini wake kwa undani. Gillet Bellariva Gari la Kifahari la Mwendokasi (Supercar) hutosheleza mahitaji kwa uzuri, hugusa hamu, huvutia hisia na kuvutia udadisi.
Behind the Design
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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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