Marussia
B2
The
B2 is Marussia’s evolved, more aggressively styled supercar made to take the
entire company to a new level. It has made its presence known at more than just
competitions, forging partnerships with video games, like the “Need for Speed”
series. Though it has most of the same specifications as the older B1,
including the 2.8-liter turbocharged V-6 and carbon fiber chassis, the B2 has
been designed to show a “wild side,” as Marussia would call it. They wittily
molded an ‘M’ into the face of the car, certainly giving it a more distinct,
savage look that turns heads and allows for even more air scoops and functional
grills for intakes. For the track, the B2, is equipped with adjustable
suspension made by the German brand KW, whom Marussia has partnered with. The
B2 is certainly a powerful start to what could be the beginning of a big
future.
The
Marussia B2 is the company’s second supercar and was built as an evolution of
the B1 - Russia’s first supercar. This second coming continues the same
impressive technologies of the B1, but is distinguished by a more powerful face
and a unique interior.
The
Marussia B2 will be offered with either a 2.8 liter V6 turbo engine or a
naturally aspirated 3.5 liter V6 engine with power ranging from 300 to 420 HP.
With these engines, the supercar can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.2
seconds and continue on to a top speed nearing 190 mph.
"The
B2 is an overt expression of our capabilities and ambition. Using the same
exceptionally light and strong chassis structure combined with
Marussia-Cosworth power units, the B2 allows our designers and our customers to
explore their wilder side."
The
Marussia B2 was built by Valmet - the same firm that produces the Fisker Karma.
Compared to the previous B1, the B2 will be distinguished by satin black
paintwork on the intakes and geometric elements to the grille and headlamp
apertures. It will also feature deeply recessed intakes ahead of the rear
wheels. All of these elements are were placed on the B2 to give it the
appearance of an insect.
The
interior of the car is also unique and features all the equipment and
multimedia systems that set a Marussia apart from all other supercars. The best
part is that Marussia is offering their customers the possibility to customize
their supercar in any way they wish.
Just 500 units were planned with prices starting from US$ 130,460. Less than 12 months after hitting the market, all 500 units have already been ordered and in order to fill all of these orders, Marussia and Valmet (the firm producing the B2) have decided to shift production from Marussia’s headquarters in Moscow to Valmet in Finland, which also produces the Fisker Karma.
