All-new Naran GT3-style hyper coupe

Let's WAIT Well, this time it is the turn of a British startup company called Naran Automotive which on November 25, 2020, presented a new 4-seats configuration car called Naran Hyper Coupe, whose design is inspired by the GT3 race car and is planned to be produced in a limited number, ie as much 49 units only.

Naran Hyper Coupe is bulit by Naran Automotive as a new 4-seats road legal car whose design inspired by the GT3 race car. (Picture from: Id.Motor1.com)

Actually referring to the term of the GT3 race car is a mass production car that is converted into a racing car. But in this case what the Naran Automotive is doing is the opposite, namely making a road-legal car inspired by the GT3 race cars. But that's okay, instead the British company claims that its newest car would be made and offered the GT3 race car driving sensation on the roads.

Naran Hyper Coupe is pinned a twin-turbocharged 5.0 liter V8 engine concocted by a German racing specialist company named Racing Dynamics. (Picture from: BlackExperience)

By carrying the GT3 race car theme, the Naran's car is powered by a front mid-engine configuration uses aggressive body kit elements all over its body. Including the front slitter, rear wing, rear diffuser and others. According to them, this design element does not only function as a mere aesthetic. But it also serves to increase downforce up to 1.4 tons.

The car body itself is made of carbon composite and featured with the 22-inches size alloy wheels are made of hyrdo-carbon material. On the car inside, Naran Sports wears flax carbon trim which is claimed to be the first in the world. This material is very light but environmentally friendly because it breaks down easily in nature. In addition, this material has the ability to absorb vibrations like carbon fiber.

Under its long snout is pinned a twin-turbocharged 5.0 liter V8 engine concocted by a German racing specialist company named Racing Dynamics. The car engine is capable spew power of 1,048 hp and 1,035 Nm of torque. Those powers were able to bring the Naran's coupe accelerated from a standstill to a speed of 100 kph in just 2.3 seconds and speed up to the top speed of 370 kph.

Naran Hyper Coupe actually uses an all-wheel drive system, but can change to rear-wheel drive whenever desired only by pressed a single button. (Picture from: BlackExperience)

Actually, the car uses an all-wheel drive system. However, there is a switch inside of the car that can change to rear-wheel drive whenever desired. The Naran's hypercar stands on a double wishbone suspension with Ohlins for-way adjustable damping. The brakes use carbon-ceramic brakes and hydraulic steering rack as its racing standard features.

The Naran Automotive said its car's driving dynamics were developed in conjunction with the EY3 Engineering and Daniel Mense. The last name mentioned is the person who responsible for creating the record for a single lap of the Nurburgring Circuit by the Chinese Nio EP9 electric-powered car in 2017.

The plan, the Naran Hyper Coupe will make its debut in this year (2021). How much is it? Until now, the Naran Automotive not been released it yet. Be patient...! *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NARAN AUTOMOTIVE | ID.MOTOR1.COM | TECHZLE ]

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When the Ares Design chopped the roof of the S1 hypercar

Wild ONES Recently, the business of the Italian coachbuilder company Ares Design has really stood out, this can be seen after previously through its S1 Project, Ares Design launched its newest stunning S1 coupe-styled  hypercar at the Privé Salon event at Blenheim Palace in England in September 2020. 

The Ares Design chopped the roof of the S1 hypercar and changed it into the gorgeous S1 Spyder. (Picture from Robbreport)

Then 1 month after the event, to be precise in October 2020, the Modena-based coachbuilder again announced the S1 figure in a roofless style called the Ares Design S1 Spyder. Yes, like its sibling, this spyder model still uses the center-mounted 6.2-liter V8 engine from the Corvette C8.

The Ares Design S1 Spyder looks like a modern take on one of the race cars you see in sepia-colored photos of old grand prix races. (Picture from Robbreport)

As before, Ares Design has managed to offer some amazing creations based on some of the best sports cars today. For example, the Ares Panther ProgettoUno as a modern version of De Tomaso Pantera which uses the Lamborghini Huracan as its base, so for the Ares's current S1 Project, the resulted cars based on the Chevrolet Corvette C8.

Due to have no roof, the automaker then included two wind deflectors, which act as virtual canopies of Ares Design S1 Spyder to direct the airflow over the car. (Picture from Robbreport)

But unlike its donor car which is only capable of producing 495 hp, the Italian coachbuilder company has modified the V8 engine so that it can produce 715 hp which is sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission system.

As we all know, that the S1 Project Spyder not only produces more power than the Vette, but also has a higher engine speed. Now the V8 engine is capable of reaching 8,800 rpm, and this makes this supercar capable of accelerating from rest to 100 kph in just 2.7 seconds. Even more amazing, Ares Design made this increase in power without using a supercharger device.

Due to the Ares Design S1 Spyder have no roof also allow’s the car’s flowing carbon-fiber body to blend seamlessly into its luxe, Napa leather and Alcantra-covered interior.. (Picture from Modifikasi)

Due to have no roof, the automaker then included two wind deflectors, which act as virtual canopies to direct the airflow over the car. The Corvette's interior already feels top-notch, but Ares makes the cabin even more unique.

Similar to its coupe sibling, the Ares Design S1 Spyder built based on the Chevrolet Corvette C8, and is pinned an upgraded C8 engine so it able spew power of 715 hp. (Picture from Modifikasi)

Ares co-founder Dany Bahar said: “We are always planning a Spyder version of Project S1, and ever since we revealed the car last month the reactions have been fantastic, so we are excited to release the details of S1 Project Spyder. We wanted to make a model that is a true tribute to the pleasure of riding in sport. This new version of the barchetta adds to the design charm of the S1 Project, as it takes additional inspiration from the motorsport world and race cars of the past."

Like its sibling, the S1 coupé, the automaker will only produce as much 24 units the roofless version of the hypercar, starting in 2021 at its factory in Modena, Italy. At the moment Ares Design has yet to release the price of this super-spyder, and it will likely be more expensive than the coupe, which sells for around US $ 650,000. Let's just wait when the S1 super-spyder comes to the world. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ARES DESIGN | ROBBREPORT ]

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Ares Design S1 as limited-run NA V8 engined hypercar

Wild ONES An Italian coachbuilder company called Ares Design which was founded and run by the former Lotus boss Dany Bahar together with his Dubai-based business partner, Waleed Al Ghafari. To support its business activities, in 2018 the company built a 23,000 sqm design and engineering facility in Modena, Italy.

Ares Design S1 is a new road legal hypercar powered by a naturally aspirated V8 engine capable puts out 705 bhp of power and is claimed to spin up to the 8,800rpm redline for "its fiercest roar". (Picture from: Autoevolution)

From this company, it has been noted that so many exotic car models have been produced, and here are several exotic car models made by Ares Design (had ever discussed and published in Trussty) as follow; the Ares Rolls Royce Wraith in 2015 then the C2 Corvette StingRay, Wami Lalique Spyder in 2018, and the Panther ProgettoUno in 2019.

And the Modena-based company again showcased its work in the form of a new road legal hypercar powered by a naturally aspirated engine named Ares Design S1 at the Privé Salon event at Blenheim Palace in the UK in September 2020. The car on display at the event was a full-size model and reportedly, will be produced in limited only 24 units in 2021.

Ares Design S1 hypercar body was shaped by computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for “maximum downforce and minimum aerodynamic resistance” and is created from “hand-crafted” carbonfibre panels. (Picture from: Autoevolution)

The S1 project is claimed to have been built in simple terms: "A car consisting of a hypercar design, supercar performance and a sports car price tag". While no pricing has been announced yet, it would  suggest that the S1 Project will be more affordable than the usual crop of low-volume, bespoke hypercars.

The body is shaped by computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for "maximum downforce and minimum aerodynamic resistance" and is constructed from "handcrafted" carbon fiber panels. Uniquely the mid-engined hypercar exhausts are protruded out of the bonnet, as in the Porsche 918 Spyder.

The all-new Ares Design S1 hypercar is powered by a naturally aspirated V8 engine borrowed from the Corvette C8. The unit puts out 705 bhp of power and is claimed to spin up to the 8,800rpm redline for "its fiercest roar". The C8's drivetrain is mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox and has a specific ECU tune and bespoke exhaust system.

With its aerodynamic and lightweight body, this road legal hypercar can accelerate from rest to 100 kph in just 2.7 seconds. Unfortunately no weight figures are given for this hypercar. We do know,  however, that it features double-wishbone suspension, forged aluminium axles and adaptive ride control for a “potent yet uncomplicated drive”.

Ares Design S1 hypercar cabin design looks quite beautiful and luxurious with a touch of hand-stitched leather and Alcantara, plus high-tech user interfaces and a separate touchscreen for the passenger. (Picture from: TopSpeed)

As for the interior, although it can only be seen from the rendering image that shows the car cabin design seem similar with the Corvette-owned, and even looks more beautiful and quite luxurious with a touch of hand-stitched leather and Alcantara, plus high-tech user interfaces and a separate touchscreen for the passenger.

Supercar Blondie, a well-known automotive vlogger become the first buyer of the Ares Design S1. (Picture from: Autoevolution)

Due to it uses several parts from the Corvette, the S1 car's owner can also do service at a Chevrolet dealer. Ares Design has also confirmed that every S1 unit that will be produced will be a truly special car. So that each customer will be involved in the making process of the car for 10 months.

Ares Design S1 mid-engined hypercar has the unique exhausts are protruded out of the bonnet. (Picture from: Hotcars)

As quoted of Autoevolution, Supercar Blondie, a well-known automotive vlogger become the first buyer of the Ares Design S1 and said that she paid around US $ 650,000 or roughly Rp. 9.5 billion for an S1. Even though previously the hypercar price is predicted to be more than US $ 1million or approx Rp. 15 billion. How lucky she is.

Furthermore, the world's most famous female automotive vlogger said that the Ares Design S1 is her dream car because it combines the look and performance of a hypercar with the practicality of driving. Even according to her, the S1 belong to her will be shipped early next year and to be the first unit sent by Ares Design to the customers.

And she also promised to upload a video of the results of her visit to Modena for see the making process of her S1 hypercar, including also asking for advice from netizens about suitable colors for the exterior and interior of her new car. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ARES DESIGN | AUTOCAR | AUTOEVOLUTION | TOPSPEED | HOTCARS ]

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MG Cyberster, an electric-powered supercar concept of England

Still from the UK, this time related to a British car brand, MG, which again made an innovation by introducing a concept car called MG Cyberster Concept at the Shanghai Auto Show 2021. And reportedly, this roadster concept car is currently in the negotiation, so could be continued to the next stage which makes it a production car version.

MG Cyberster Concept is described as an electric-powered concept car equipped with a cool design and advanced technology typical of British fast cars. (Picture from: Carscoops)

As reported by Carscoops which revealed that the MG Cyberster has been prepared in the futuristic model, and will immediately go to the production line after receiving approval and agreement if it meets its crowdfunding objectives.

MG Cyberster Concept is debuted at the Shanghai Auto Show 2021 and said soon will be entered the production line after receiving approval and agreement if it meets its crowdfunding objectives. (Picture from: Carscoops)

In a post of Weibo social media site, the high-tech carmaker has revealed the project will officially be approved soon, so preparations for production are under way. The latest MG in the future will be a "dream sports car" and adhere to the principle of "high restoration, final creation, and speed like a supercar".

MG Cyberster Concept is equipped with a digital instrument cluster and a cruiser-style steering wheel and a minimalist infotainment system. (Picture from: Carscoops)

But so far MG has not disclosed the model details and when the production version will be introduced to the public. But the MG Cyberster concept such in the scattered portrait on the public showing the appearance of a very stylish designed two-seater roadster featuring with a modern hood and Magic Eye headlights that open when activated.

MG Cyberster Concept has the large diffuser and the 'big-arrow' motif LED taillights, as well as the MG logo complete with LEDs, further illustrate the super luxurious impression of the MG Cyberster. (Picture from: Carscoops)

Other highlights include a simpler windshield, aerodynamic side skirts, and LED "laser belts" that cut through the fenders to the front door. The sturdy design reinforces the tough feeling seen from the firm lines on the body.

Meanwhile, the large diffuser and the 'big-arrow' motif LED taillights, as well as the MG logo complete with LEDs, further illustrate the super luxurious impression of the MG Cyberster. In addition, the cabin is also equipped with a digital instrument cluster and a cruiser-style steering wheel and a minimalist infotainment system.

Although the British brand has not released its detailed specifications. However, the mentioned concept car is an electric-powered vehicle featured with a large battery pack so it is said can be coverage a distance of 800 km, and also can accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in less than three seconds. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GTSPIRIT | CARSCOOPS ]

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Our 6000th Posts: The British hydrogen-powered hypercar

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Congrats..! The presence of electric-powered vehicles gives its own color to the automotive world. In the UK for example, in the next 2023 it is estimated that there will be a new production of hydrogen-powered hypercars. Due to recently, a British technology start-up named Viritech is presented a hydrogen-powered hypercar is mentioned to be carrying the latest technology.

Here's a hydrogen-powered super car that has a maximum power of 1,000 horsepower named the Viritech Apricale. (Picture from: TopGear)

As reported by Carbuzz, Viritech is preparing a hydrogen-powered super car that has a maximum power of 1,000 horsepower called the Viritech Apricale. According to the automaker, the name originating from the Latin word 'Apricus,' meaning touched by the sun (consisting of hydrogen).

The Viritech Apricale will serve as a show car to demonstrate the performance and superiority of the hydrogen technology developed by Viritech. (Picture from: Viritech)

Although, the Viritech didn't announcing detailed specifications yet, however the company claimed the super hydrogen car will be able to reach speeds of more than 321 kilometers per hour. Furthermore, the company said that the Apricale hypercar will also offer exclusivity to its owner, due to the Viritech will only produce 25 units for the global market. So, it could be said, we would be saw less the Viritech Apricale on the street in the future.

The Viritech Apricale will carry a hydrogen tank made of the reinforced graphene material, and become an integral part of the chassis structure. (Picture from: Hotcars)

In making the Apricale super hydrogen car, Viritech is collaborated with Horiba Mira, the center for the development of the automotive industry in the UK. Thanks to this collaboration, Viritech can freely utilize all existing facilities at the Horiba Mira research and production facility, Technology Park Nuneaton, England.

"Collaborating with Horiba Mira is a big step for Viritech. This collaboration has been able to elevate us to a major automotive player in the production facilities perspective. This means we will be able to do anything for the automotive industry," said Timothy Lyons, CEO and Founder of Viritech.

The Viritech Apricale will set to become the world's first hydrogen production hypercar. (Picture from: Motor1)

Besides wanting to prove the superiority of hydrogen technology, Viritech turned out to have a special mission in making the Viritech Apricale. Viritech uses Apricale to prove their ability as the world's leading company in hydrogen engineering and powetrain systems solutions.

The Viritech Apricale will launched in 2022 and built in limited number only 25 units worldwide. (Picture from: Viritech)

They hope that the storage tank and powertrain control unit of the Viritech Apricale able to attract the attention of other industry players who are focused on developing hydrogen technology. It is known that the Viritech super hydrogen cars is indeed special. For example, the car tank is made from Graphene which is very light and able to optimize the performance of hydrogen as the car' fuels.

"We are delighted to support the transformation of the automotive industry across all challenges of electrification, connectivity & autonomy and alternative fuels and nothing more epitomizes industry ambition than Apricale Viritech," said Jack Bartlett, Head of Commercials & Partnerships at MIRA Technology Park.*** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | VIRITECH | CARBUZZ | TOPGEAR | HOTCARS ]

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Here're the Maranello's long snouted species of the 1990s to early 2000s

Unique ONES Everyone knows that Ferrari, the Italian premium car brand has always produced high-performance and classy automotive products since it was first founded in 1947 by Enzo Ferrari. Sometimes in the process of developing a car model, the Maranello-based automotive manufacturer involves famous figures in the racing world.

Ferrari 550 Maranello (left) posed along with its successor Ferrari 575M Maranello (right). (Picture from: Forza-Mag.com)

This was noted to have been done by Ferrari in the 1990s, when Luca di Montezemollo as CEO of Ferrari wanted to revive the long-nosed model with the V12 engine that had been produced and was successful in the past. For this reason, the Italian premium car manufacturer took a German famous  Formula-1 racer, Michael Schumacher in the development of the mentioned  high-performance road car.

Ferrari 550 Barchetta (left) posed along with its successor Ferrari 575M Superamerica (right). (Picture from: SentimentalShop)

To realize the mentioned sports car into reality, then Ferrari submitted the project to Pininfarina, one of the Italian leading coachbuilders. So then in 1996, here was born a sports car named the Ferrari 550 Maranello Grand Tourer with a design that was said to be very thick, inspired by the legendary figure of the Ferrari 275 GTB.

Ferrari 550 Maranello powered by a front mounted 5,474cc V12 engine coupled with 6-speeds manual transmission system. (Picture from: Wikipedia)

The model's name referred to the 5.5-litres total engine displacement in decalitres and dedicated to the town of Maranello, home to the Ferrari headquarters and factory. The power of the sports car comes from a front mounted 5,474cc V12 engine coupled with 6-speeds manual transmission system, which said to be burst of power of 384 hp and able to make the car accelerates from rest to 100 kph in just 4 seconds.

Ferrari 550 Barchetta is made to be the spyder version in the 2000. (Picture from: Wikipedia)

Not only the coupe-style sports cars ever built during 1996 to 2001, it turns out that Pininfarina also made the spyder version in 2000 and called the Ferrari 550 Barchetta. During its production period there're 3,083 units of the Ferrari 550 Maranello had been built and the 550 Barchetta of 448 units. And among the many Ferrari 550 Maranello produced, there are some special units that were once owned by famous people.

Ferrari 575M Maranello is made as an all-around improved car version (modificata in Ferrari parlance) of the 550, rather than an all-new construction one. (Picture from: Wikipedia)

Like the black colored Ferrari 550 Maranello of 2000 was once owned by the late Eddie Van Halen, a rock star since 2008. Due to the rock star has a hobby of racing and of course his 550 car has several changes to the wheels, racing seats and has been equipped with a roll cage. to be adapted to his hobby. And when it was going to be auctioned at the end of 2020, the car had traveled as far as approximately 28,000 km such recorded on its odometer.

Ferrari 575M Superamerica was the 575M Maranello coupé variants featured with a retractable hardtop. (Picture from: Wikipedia)

Although the Ferrari 550 Maranello has successfully entered the production line of the prancing horse logoed car manufacturer, there are a number of Ferrari inner circles who still feel that the design of this car has not met expectations and needs a design refresh. So in 2002, Pininfarina revised the design to its performance. Then the Ferrari 575M Maranello was born 

 

Although the Ferrari 550 Maranello has successfully entered the production line of the prancing horse logoed car manufacturer, there are a number of Ferrari's inner circles who still feel that the car's design has not met expectations and needs a refreshment. So in 2002, Pininfarina revised the design to its performance, and the Ferrari 575M Maranello was born, in which the 575 model number refers to total engine displacement in centiliters, whilst the 'M' is an abbreviation of modificata ("modified").

Indeed the car was an all-around improved car version (modificata in Ferrari parlance), rather than an all-new construction and powered by a larger 5.75-litre version of the F133 engine. Aside from the redesigned interior, using a larger and more powerful engine, it turns out that updates from the 550 that were later installed on the 575M included substantial mechanical improvements, such larger brake discs, improved weight distribution, refined aerodynamics and fluid-dynamics along with an adaptive suspension set-up (the four independent suspensions are also controlled by the gearbox, to minimize pitch throughout the 200-milliseconds shift time).

For 2005, the company released a GTC handling package and a Superamerica version (the coupé variants with a retractable hardtop), along with raising the power from 508 hp to 533 hp. The Ferrari 575M Maranello was produced in between 2002 to 2006 with a total of 2,056 units, including 246 units with manual transmission. Meanwhile, the Superamerica model was produced by Ferrari as many as 559 units. 

Who was the lucky famous rich person ever had the Ferrari 575M Maranello? Eminem, the world famous rapper is listed as one of the lucky persons who owns the Ferrari 575M Maranello to become one of the exotic car collections in his manor. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | FERRARI | WIKIPEDIA | FORZA-MAG | SENTIMENTALSHOP ]

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