# Customized Macho-Man Vehicles The Gillet Vertigo .5 Spirit is Fast and Furious By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-11-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gillet-vertigo References: [diseno-art](http://www.diseno-art.com/encyclopedia/vehicles/road/cars/gillet_vertigo_5_spirit.html) & [gilletvertigo](http://www.gilletvertigo.com) Like many modern sport vehicles, the Gillet Vertigo .5 Spirit started out on the [race track](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coyote-utopia). Since it has amalgamated into the city streets, this vehicle has gone through an insane makeover. It can now be [fully customized](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modified-luxury-vehicle) to fit your taste in any aspect. The Gillet Vertigo .5 Spirit treads at 420 horsepower, includes a 4.2 liter V8 engine that can top even the [Ferrari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milano-vision-gt) 458 Italia due to its power-to-weight ratio. Overall, this burly, badass car is at the top of macho man list. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 - **Customized Performance Vehicles:** Opportunities for vehicle customization services and aftermarket parts manufacturers to cater to consumers' desire for personalized and high-performance vehicles. - **Racing-inspired Street Vehicles:** Potential for auto manufacturers to adapt racing technology and design for consumer vehicles to appeal to car enthusiasts. - **Power-to-weight Ratio Focus:** Opportunities for manufacturers to prioritize lightweight designs and high power output to appeal to performance-minded consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Auto manufacturers can capitalize on consumers' desire for customizable, high-performance vehicles with racing-inspired features. - **Automotive Aftermarket:** There is potential for aftermarket parts manufacturers to cater to consumers looking to personalize their vehicles and enhance performance. - **Automotive Retail:** Vehicle customization services could become a significant revenue stream for automotive retailers looking to offer niche services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Fast Manual Transmission Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venom-f5m.md) - [Video Game-Like Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milano-vision-gt.md) - [Sleek Racing-Inspired Super Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maserati-mc20.md) - [Ultra-Advanced Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koenigsegg-sadairs-spear.md) - [Riproaring Convertible Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-convertible-supercar.md) - [Audaciously Powerful Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hypercars.md) - [Stealthy Fantasy-Themed Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f117-4wd-covenant.md) - [Redefined Limited Custom Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gtamodificata.md) - [Riproaring Sport Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-sport-motorbikes.md)