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Steenstra Styletto, Another Eco-Friendly Supercar

If you were in the mood for yet another supercar, than the Styletto is just the thing for you. Built in the US by car designer Cornelis Steenstra, the Styletto is, of course, a zero emission supercar, the first in the US, ever, Steenstra says.

The Stlyetto is, according to the little information available, a two seater, which features an "extremely aerodynamic body" with gull-wing doors. Apparently, it can do 200 mph (322 km/h) and above without sweating too much.

And it has a goal. Forget about taking it slow, one step at a time, learn and than go for the kill. No, Styletto sets its sights high and targets, no more and no less, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche (a hint on the price tag, plus the few tens of thousands extra for the "eco" part).

And it will be only the beginning, as Steenstra promises the Styletto is the first of a new breed, all excelling in "design, engineering, build quality and are environmentally responsible, producing zero emissions."

"I grew up with a passion for transportation and motor racing, and have always felt that people should and could enjoy driving passionate performance automobiles while still retaining their responsibility toward the environment. These are desires that can very well be enjoyed together" Steenstra said in a release.

The supercar is not quite yet production-ready, due to lack of funds. Steenstra is in the process of securing financing from one or several investment groups. A drivable version is hoped to be ready in time to take part in the 2010 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

Production is scheduled for...2013. By then, we will all use the phrase "Beem me up, Scotty," as a mean of transportation. Perhaps...
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About the author: Daniel Patrascu
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Daniel loves writing (or so he claims), and he uses this skill to offer readers a "behind the scenes" look at the automotive industry. He also enjoys talking about space exploration and robots, because in his view the only way forward for humanity is away from this planet, in metal bodies.
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