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We wonder if anybody took the time to add all the horsepower present at the Geneva stands. Probably not, and all the better for it since it would probably be a very scary figure. Just think about the new Bugatti or the Koenigseggs or the Pagani, and you've got enough to send the Empire State Building to Mars.
But should you add the new and improved Arash AF10 to the mix, and Pluto might not seem such a distant destination after all. This crazy hypercar from the small British manufacturer packs an unbelievable maximum power of 2,080 hp. Yes, we double-checked, the number is correct.
The secret behind this astonishing output is actually hiding no less than five sources: 900 of the total horsepower come from a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine, while the rest of 1,180 hp is equally divided between four electric motors. So, yeah, that's one way to make a car...
Weirdly enough, though, the performances don't really match the impressive numbers. The Arash AF10 is said to take as much as the well-known electric sedan called Tesla Model S to reach 60 mph (96 km/h) from a standstill - 2.8 seconds - and its top speed is somewhat underwhelming: 201 mph (323 km/h).
But unless the engineers screwed up big time, we think it's the way the car reaches that top speed that matters most. With around 1,000 hp available both at low speeds and revs from the electric motors, and at higher speeds from the supercharged V8, this car's acceleration has probably got no gaps from zero to 201 mph. Since it also has all-wheel-drive thanks to the four motors, it'll have enough traction to prevent wheelspin and put all that power where it matters. As for the 0-60 mph time, it's probably physically impossible to go any lower than that without reverting to rocket power or huge, specifically designed tires.
The Arash AF10 has none of that. In fact, it even comes with a set of smallish wheels that look lost inside those huge wheel arches. It's not the prettiest car out there, that's for sure, but you wouldn't say that to its face, now, would you? The whole car looks like it's just an excuse for the massive power.
The AF10 wasn't alone at the Arash stand, being joined by the more down-to-earth AF8 LS7 Cassini sports car. This one does away with the whole hybrid powertrain and employs a GM LS7 V8 engine that produces 560 hp. Yes, just 560 hp - gee, you lot sure get spoiled quickly. Its performance, however, is a close match to the A10's, needing just .5 more seconds to get to 60 mph (96 km/h) and having a top speed of 196 mph (315 km/h).
There's no word on the AF10's pricing, but if the $233,000 AF8 isn't half as expensive as the AF10, we'd be surprised. So not only is it a better deal but it also looks a lot better, mixing some McLaren with some Ford GT and a dash of Italian craziness for classic super sports car look.
The secret behind this astonishing output is actually hiding no less than five sources: 900 of the total horsepower come from a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine, while the rest of 1,180 hp is equally divided between four electric motors. So, yeah, that's one way to make a car...
Weirdly enough, though, the performances don't really match the impressive numbers. The Arash AF10 is said to take as much as the well-known electric sedan called Tesla Model S to reach 60 mph (96 km/h) from a standstill - 2.8 seconds - and its top speed is somewhat underwhelming: 201 mph (323 km/h).
But unless the engineers screwed up big time, we think it's the way the car reaches that top speed that matters most. With around 1,000 hp available both at low speeds and revs from the electric motors, and at higher speeds from the supercharged V8, this car's acceleration has probably got no gaps from zero to 201 mph. Since it also has all-wheel-drive thanks to the four motors, it'll have enough traction to prevent wheelspin and put all that power where it matters. As for the 0-60 mph time, it's probably physically impossible to go any lower than that without reverting to rocket power or huge, specifically designed tires.
The Arash AF10 has none of that. In fact, it even comes with a set of smallish wheels that look lost inside those huge wheel arches. It's not the prettiest car out there, that's for sure, but you wouldn't say that to its face, now, would you? The whole car looks like it's just an excuse for the massive power.
The AF10 wasn't alone at the Arash stand, being joined by the more down-to-earth AF8 LS7 Cassini sports car. This one does away with the whole hybrid powertrain and employs a GM LS7 V8 engine that produces 560 hp. Yes, just 560 hp - gee, you lot sure get spoiled quickly. Its performance, however, is a close match to the A10's, needing just .5 more seconds to get to 60 mph (96 km/h) and having a top speed of 196 mph (315 km/h).
There's no word on the AF10's pricing, but if the $233,000 AF8 isn't half as expensive as the AF10, we'd be surprised. So not only is it a better deal but it also looks a lot better, mixing some McLaren with some Ford GT and a dash of Italian craziness for classic super sports car look.
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