# Curvaceous Italian Supercars Project M Mantide Is Ready to Tear Up the Streets By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-04-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aggressive-drivers-welcome-mantide-supercar-ready-for-streets References: [jalopnik](http://jalopnik.com/photogallery/bertonemantidelive/) & [jalopnik](http://jalopnik.com/5219722/inside-project-m-reveals-already+revealed-bertone-mantide) The car based on the Corvette ZR1, the [Mantide supercar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prestige-imports), is nearly finished. The result of Italian design, the Stile Bertone creation called Project M, has been documented via many webisodes. Project M stands for Mantide, a car with a [very aggressive body design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamborghini-f1-concept) coming from the same school as the [Ferrari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-12cilindri). **Implications** - Automobiles have become a representation of a consumer's status, bearing a curvy, sensual aesthetic that is just as attractive as the human body. Thus, the automotive industry is spending more and more time on the exterior of a vehicle as opposed to its functional features. This signifies an entire breed of hauto couture that the expressive individual can appreciate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Automotive Aesthetics:** Opportunity for automotive companies to focus on creating curvy and sensual vehicle designs that appeal to consumers on an emotional level. - **Exterior Design Emphasis:** Opportunity for the automotive industry to spend more time and resources on the exterior design of vehicles, prioritizing aesthetics over functionality. - **Hauto Couture:** Opportunity for the emergence of a new trend in the automotive industry, where vehicles are seen as fashion statements and reflect the individuality and personal style of their owners. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can capitalize on consumers' desire for curvy and visually appealing vehicle designs by incorporating luxurious and sensual aesthetics into their models and marketing campaigns. - **Design:** Design firms and professionals can explore new opportunities in creating visually striking and fashion-inspired exteriors for automobiles, optimizing their appeal to consumers who prioritize style and self-expression. - **Fashion:** Collaboration between fashion and automotive industries to create customized vehicle designs that serve as mobile fashion statements, providing unique opportunities for brand partnerships and consumer engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Racing-Inspired Super Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maserati-mc20.md) - [Italian Luxury EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/granturismo-ev.md) - [Retro Sci-Fi-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-12cilindri.md) - [Remastered Iconic Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remastered-iconic-supercar.md) - [Sports Car-Inspired Luxury Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gran-turismo-mediterranea.md) - [Luxury Italian Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopia-roadster.md) - [Track-Focused Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project24.md) - [Redefined Limited Custom Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gtamodificata.md) - [Premium Adventurous Racecar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mc20-dakar-edition.md)