Trion Nemesis: America’s Forgotten 2,000-HP Hypercar Challenger

Unfinished Contender - If it seems like every few years a bold new name bursts onto the scene claiming it’ll revolutionize the world of hypercars, you’re not imagining things. The dream of building the fastest, wildest, most powerful car on earth is an obsession for many — and a battleground where only a few actually manage to deliver something tangible. Back in 2014, another contender stepped forward with huge promises, radical designs, and sky-high performance numbers. That name was Trion Supercars, and their weapon of choice? A machine they called the Nemesis.

Rendered image of Trion Nemesis. (Picture from: ThrottleExtreme)

At first glance, the Trion Nemesis looked like a fantasy straight out of a video game — and in many ways, it still does. This American hypercar, developed by a then-new startup based in Orange County, California, was introduced as a shot across the bows of giants like Bugatti and Koenigsegg. With a mission to create the most powerful production car ever built, Trion wasn’t just thinking big — they were aiming for the stars.

Trion’s flagship vision was the Nemesis RR, a beast powered by a twin-turbo V8 engine promising over 2,000 horsepower. Numbers like that immediately put it in line to challenge the mightiest in the game. The car was projected to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds and reach a top speed of over 270 mph. That would place it on par with, or possibly even beyond, the legendary Bugatti Veyron and Koenigsegg One:1 — the reigning kings of speed at the time.

Rendered image of Trion Nemesis. (Picture from: ThrottleExtreme)

But Trion wasn’t just focused on raw power. The Nemesis was to be wrapped in a lightweight carbon fiber body, featuring active aerodynamics, dramatic styling, and sharp lines that screamed aggression and speed. Inside, the futuristic vibes continued. A fully digital dashboard, internet connectivity, and a button-free center console that looked more like a tech hub than a cockpit. One of its standout features, “Predator Mode,” was designed to tweak everything from the exhaust note to suspension height and throttle response — shifting the car’s personality on demand. 

Rendered image of Trion Nemesis. (Picture from: ThrottleExtreme)

They even claimed the Nemesis would be uniquely comfortable for drivers up to seven feet tall — a bold, if curious, niche to focus on for a hypercar. And with a proposed production limit of only 50 units, exclusivity was guaranteed — assuming it ever made it that far.

 

Trion also shared its broader vision for the Nemesis as a lineup of high-performance variants, though only a single physical model was ever shown to the public. The company outlined plans for several versions: an all-electric Nemesis E said to produce over 1,000 horsepower; the ER, combining hybrid-electric components with an estimated 1,200 hp; the GT, a 1,400-hp twin-turbo V8 version; and the ultimate Nemesis RR, with its headline-grabbing 2,000 hp target. All sounded incredibly ambitious, especially coming from a startup without any previous production history. 

Rendered image of Trion Nemesis. (Picture from: ThrottleExtreme)

Initially, the prototype was promised to debut in early 2015. True to that promise — sort of — a model was shown to the public. However, it wasn’t made clear whether this vehicle was functional or just a styling mock-up. No one saw it run. There was no evidence of a working drivetrain, no test laps, no roaring engine notes. Just a very dramatic shell of what could be. | iGbG5NOvD58 |

By 2017, Trion had revised its timeline and updated its plans—yet no functional prototype ever appeared. The Nemesis RR re-emerged at CES 2023, but only as a static display. In 2024, Trion even brought the supercar to CTEC High School  in Fresno, California to teach students about the process of building a hypercar. Fast-forward to today, and the story remains frustratingly quiet. There are no production cars, no customer deliveries, and not even spy shots or video leaks to suggest the Nemesis ever became roadworthy. It’s as if the Nemesis was a dream left in neutral. 

Rendered image of Trion Nemesis. (Picture from: ThrottleExtreme)

Trion’s ambitions didn’t exist in a vacuum. At the time, other hypercar dreams were also making waves. The Hennessey Venom F5 and SSC Tuatara were both part of the same high-speed conversation — American-made rockets aiming to challenge the limits of top speed and redefine what a production car could do. Unlike Trion, those names eventually rolled out working vehicles, even if not without their own controversies and setbacks. In that sense, the Nemesis became more of a silent rival, an unproven concept left behind as others crossed the line from renderings to reality.  

Rendered image of Trion Nemesis. (Picture from: ThrottleExtreme)

That said, Trion Supercars’ vision wasn’t lacking in excitement. They certainly stirred the pot when they entered the conversation. Their design turned heads. Their promises captured imaginations. And their ambition was undeniable. It’s just that, like many boutique supercar startups before them, turning that dream into a drivable, sellable, and legal product is where things often hit a wall. | V4h0NItlzgU | 

So, does the Trion Nemesis still have a future? Its reappearance at CES 2023 and a school showcase in 2024 suggested there was still interest behind the scenes—but not enough to spark real momentum. No working prototype ever emerged, no performance was demonstrated, and nothing new has surfaced since. Without fresh developments or tangible progress, the Nemesis feels more like a fading concept than a rising contender. Still, in the unpredictable world of hypercars, even the quietest dreams sometimes find their way back into the spotlight. | BYvqvIW95V0 | 280nuPE4vQU |

For now, the Nemesis exists as a fascinating reminder of just how wild the hypercar dream can get—loud in ideas, silent in execution. Whether it was ever meant to hit the road or simply inspire from afar, the Nemesis remains parked somewhere between vision and vapor. *** [EKA [02112014]  | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TRIONSUPERCARS | THROTTLEEXTREME  | TOPSPEED | AUTOBLOG ]

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