to market the car as an Isuzu. The GM plans assume that 10,000 units will be sold per year. At the end of 1988, the first American sales brochures were printed [8] , but before production of the car could start, GM withdrew its plans. Nothing came of the Type 3; it remained with the five prototypes, two of which still exist today. The other three were destroyed in crash tests. Bitter Type 3 Sedan (1987) Also based on the Opel Omega A, Bitter developed a four-door sedan whose lines essentially corresponded to those of the Type 3 convertible. Only a wooden model of the sedan was made. Bitter Tasco (1991) The Tasco was a two-seat, mid-engine, powered Chrysler sports car that Bitter developed with Japanese funding. The body was designed by Tom Tjaarda. Series production did not materialize; only two copies of the Tasco were made. Bitter Berlina (1994) The Bitter Berlina was a four-door sports sedan based on the Opel Omega MV6, which basically resembled the Type 3 sedan. A sloping front section with folding headlights was striking. The rear lights of the Opel Calibra were used at the rear. There was only one prototype, presented at the 1994 Geneva Motor Show . The start of series production failed due to unsecured financing. Bitter GT1 (1998) The GT1 was a two-seat, mid-engine, sports car based on the Lotus Elise GT1. Bitter CD 2 (2003) The CD2 was a two-door hatchback coupe based on the Australian Holden Monaro and the identical Pontiac GTO . The vehicle was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 2004. Two prototypes were created. Bitter pursued the concept of modifying powerful Australian GM vehicles for the European market with the Vero model. In popular culture The Bitter SC was the subject of a sub-plot in episode 9 of season 6 of The Goldbergs (2013 TV series), "Bachelor Party". References External links Official Bitter website Registry website Car brands Car manufacturers of Germany Luxury motor vehicle manufacturers Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1971 1971 establishments in West Germany Sports car manufacturers