Meet the Innotech Mysterro: A Mid-Engine Corvette Concept 25 Years Before the C8

Forgotten ONES - Motor shows have always been the perfect stage for unveiling concept cars—those extravagant, futuristic vehicles that stir our imaginations. These cars often remain tantalizingly out of reach, like the flying cars we've long dreamed of. However, the automotive industry thrives on such visionary creations, as they embody the spirit of innovation and hint at the possibilities of what might be achievable.

The Innotech Mysterro, an extraordinary vehicle from the creative mind of Václav Král, a distinguished automotive designer from the Czech Republic, debuted at the Brno Motor Show in June 1995. (Picture from: GTSupreme)

One such dream manifested in the form of the Innotech Mysterro, an extraordinary vehicle that emerged from the creative mind of Václav Král, a distinguished automotive designer from the Czech Republic. Král, celebrated for his work with Skoda and his involvement in the experimental Formula 1 'KIN' project, is perhaps most renowned for the Tatra MTX V8. The Mysterro, a clear evolution of Král’s earlier work.

The Innotech Mysterro featured a tubular spaceframe chassis covered by an extravagant fiberglass body, with striking elements like a steeply raked windscreen, large side air vents, that gave it the quintessential look of a 1990s supercar. (Picture from: CollectingCars)

The Mysterro’s design was a testament to Král's ingenuity. It featured a tubular spaceframe chassis covered by an extravagant fiberglass body, with striking elements such as a steeply raked windscreen, large side air vents, and a deep rear body groove that gave it the quintessential look of a 1990s supercar. The car rode on custom-made three-piece center-lock OZ Racing alloy wheels, adding to its unique appeal.

The Innotech Mysterro was a fair-weather vehicle with no roof, leaving its opulent cabin exposed to the elements at all times. (Picture from: CollectingCars)

The interior of the Mysterro was as distinctive as its exterior. It sported salmon pink Connolly leather upholstery, Recaro seats, a Momo Corse steering wheel, and a carbon-fiber dashboard, all of which screamed luxury and exclusivity. However, it was a fair-weather vehicle with no roof, leaving its opulent cabin exposed to the elements at all times.

The Innotech Mysterro rode on custom-made three-piece center-lock OZ Racing alloy wheels, adding to its unique appeal. (Picture from: CollectingCars)

From a technical perspective, the Mysterro was a marvel. This two-door, two-seater roadster was mid-engined and rear-wheel drive, featuring a liquid-cooled V8 engine with a 5.7-liter displacement. It boasted an output of 300 horsepower at 4600 rpm and a torque of 470 Nm at 4200 rpm, capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds and reaching a top speed of 270 km/h. The suspension system consisted of front double transverse hinges with coil springs and a rear multi-element setup, ensuring exceptional handling and performance. Ventilated disc brakes on both the front and rear provided robust stopping power.

The Innotech Mysterro boasted an output of 300 horsepower at 4600 rpm and a torque of 470 Nm at 4200 rpm, capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds and reaching a top speed of 270 km/h. (Picture from: GTSupreme)

The Innotech Mysterro made its grand entrance at the Brno Motor Show in June 1995. It was a striking, roofless roadster, capturing the attention and imagination of all who saw it. Although initial plans included an engine upgrade to 400 horsepower and the potential installation of a 6.3-liter Chevrolet V8 or even a 9.6-liter 750-horsepower Falconer V12, these enhancements never materialized. Despite its bold design and impressive specifications, the Mysterro remained a one-off, a prototype that never reached full production.

The interior of the Mysterro was adorned with salmon pink Connolly leather upholstery, Recaro seats, a Momo Corse steering wheel, and a carbon-fiber dashboard, all of which screamed luxury and exclusivity. (Picture from: GTSupreme)

Over the years, the Mysterro has occasionally appeared in auction catalogs, often with a price tag reflecting its rarity and uniqueness. It was once estimated at $150,000, a figure that underscored the car's exclusivity. Although the plan was to create a series of 25 cars aimed at the American and Arab markets, only one was ever confirmed, with some sources suggesting up to five units might have been produced. Yet, the Mysterro’s legacy lies in its singularity and the vision it represented.

The Innotech Mysterro's rear adorned with a deep rear body groove that gave it the quintessential look of a 1990s supercar. (Picture from: CollectingCars)

More than two decades later, Chevrolet introduced the first mid-engined Corvette, the C8. This groundbreaking shift for the iconic sports car echoed the pioneering spirit of Václav Král's Mysterro. Though the Mysterro itself did not spark a production line, its design and concept foreshadowed a significant evolution in automotive engineering, proving that sometimes, the dreams seen in concept cars can indeed inspire future reality. | ogOqS8lD-eI |

The Innotech Mysterro stands as a testament to the power of visionary design and the endless possibilities that concept cars bring to the automotive world. It serves as a reminder that even if a dream car never sees mass production, its influence can still shape the future in unexpected ways. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GTSUPREME | AUTA5P.EU | THETRUTHABOUTCARS | SUPERCARS.NET | COLLECTINGCARS ]

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