Bitter CD II is First Bitter Not Based on Opel

In bygone days many automakers supplied rolling chassis to coachbuilders that would in-turn produce the finished product, with styling and features unique to the design house. Now, major automotive manufacturers rarely join forces with third-party boutique carmakers that completely alter the character and look of their cars.

Beyond a Brabus tuning kit for a Benz or a Saleen performance pack for various Fords, Bitter Cars completely redesigns cars made by General Motors German division Opel. But rather than sell Bitter complete cars that it would then have to disassemble before adding their own unique bodies, Opel sells Bitter rolling chassis just like relationships of old.

After producing two

Like days gone by, one of General Motors divisions still supplies rolling chassis to Bitter Cars, but for the first time its not Opel. (Photo: Bitter Cars)

Once again, with the help of a complying GM of Europe, Bitter has an excellent factory-ready product. But hold on, in a break from tradition its rolling chassis doesnt

With the help of GM of Australia, better known as Holden, Bitter is once again ready to release a production car. (Photo: Bitter Cars)

The GTO uses Holdens Monaro sports coupe, which is also the base for the second generation CD. With a performance history to live up to, the CD II will be powered by nothing less than GMs 5.7 liter LS1 V8 motor which has been tuned to a whopping 404 horsepower. Its a respectable gain over the standard 370 horsepower version, which comes as part of the HSV Monaro. Reflecting the specification list of the old CD and SC models, the CD II will be offered with an automatic transmission as standard, as well as the option of all-wheel drive. A modern rendition of yesteryears Bitter?

The CD II will be powered by nothing less than GMs 404-hp 5.7 liter LS1 V8 motor. (Photo: Bitter Cars)

On the outside, its quite hard to trace the CD II back to its origins. For the better part most of the Opel proportions have remained, and little bits such as the side view mirrors have been kept the same, but the entire car comes across as looking more like a BMW 8-Series than a GM product. The hood of the CD II has been angled much more steeply than in any of the other forms, while the sides and rear are simple and free of clutter bar the dramatically flared fenders.

Gone are the retractable headlamps, which were once featured on all Bitter cars, coupe or sedan, but the CD II still keeps its thin-lipped grille with the Bitter corporate logo up front. Around the back, circular stacked taillamps and a fastback style

The CD II is a car that is both eye-catching and radical, yet still remains easy on the eyes. (Photo: Bitter Cars)

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