Bolide (United States) - AllCarIndex

Bolide Motor Car Corporation was an American automotive manufacturer based in Huntington, New York, that operated briefly from 1969 to 1970. The company was a collaborative effort between Jack Griffith, known for his work with Griffith and TVR, and Borg-Warner, a prominent automotive supplier.

The Bolide project emerged from Borg-Warner's Marbon Division, which had been developing a molded plastic car body and chassis during the 1960s. This initiative led to the creation of the AMT Piranha, and the Bolide was seen as an evolution of that concept. The vehicle was first showcased at the New York Auto Show in 1969, featuring a design that closely resembled its predecessor and was powered by a Corvair engine. Plans were in place for the Bolide to be equipped with a 7000cc Ford V8 engine and a new rear-drive system developed by Borg-Warner, although the vehicle never reached production.

In addition to the Bolide sports car, the company also proposed a sports-utility vehicle that would feature four-wheel drive and a Jeep V6 engine. However, like the Bolide, this vehicle did not enter production, and the company ceased operations shortly thereafter.