Reptile Hybrid Concept, a 700 HP Open Wheeler

To race, or not to race, that is the question. And, by the looks and sound of it, to race might be the answer. Provided the model described below will be produced sometime, which it probably won't, so not to race might be a better answer. Confusing? Not at all.

The Reptile hybrid is just a concept, a design of one of those guys that have been enchanting us, for years, with exciting and innovative visions of the motoring future. In this case, the design of a Spanish designer that goes by the name of Arturo Arino.

His creation, the Reptile, is an open wheeler, not a type of vehicle that we usually see in our concept section. This, however, doesn't make it any less interesting. Especially because of the technical and mechanical aspects of the model, as its creator sees them should someone decide to ever pick up on his idea.

The Reptile, true to the trend in the industry these days, uses a hybrid powertrain based on a 2.7l Wankel engine, mounted in the rear of the car and paired to a 4-pole electric induction motor.

Combined, the two are expected to deliver a total power of some 700 horsepower, a number that, judging by the size and apparent weight of the car, might be enough to get it airborne. Luckily, the shape of the model and the use of spoilers and side wings will help the Reptile stay on one of the two environments it is used to: land.