2014 Factor Aurelio Prototype



Aurelio is attractive and definitely looks the part. Whereas the 458 has a large lower front bumper with integrated air intakes, the intakes in this application are huge scoops on the sides of the bumper. From the side, likes a lot of the McLaren F1. Two distinct character lines run down the side, though this application is more dramatic than the car that inspired it. These character lines feed into very large rear air-intake scoops likely to aid in aerodynamics and cooling. Other styling aspects that it shares with the McLaren is the rather long-looking wheelbase and scissor doors. Out back, it’s classic Lamborghini Murcielago . From the center-mounted, same-shaped exhaust tip to the taillight treatment, it nearly looks identical. Also, the rear air outlets take on a slightly different shape.




Both driver and passenger enter the Aurelio interior through scissor doors and are met by a sidepod cabin that is made from fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) and carbon fiber firewall components. Its four-man all-Filipino crew who call themselves, Factor Aurelio Automobile, have yet to disclose the full interior specifications of the car. The firm, however, is offering features and upholstery that can be customized according to its buyer’s preferences and needs.

The Aurelio has two engine choices, and although they may not compete with the engine performance of traditional supercars made abroad, the Honda B16A V-TEC engine (found in the old Honda Civic Si) and the 2.0 liter Mitsubishi 4G63T turbocharged engine can still pack a punch.  The Mitsubishi engine delivers up to 457 horsepower for the Aurelio, capable of propelling the car to a top speed of nearly 290 kilometers per hour and can run a quarter of a mile in under 10 seconds. The car is made of both carbon fiber and fiberglass and is equipped with 18-inch Rota wheels and uses a VR4 front and rear suspension.


The Aurelio will cost about 1.6 million Philippine pesos. Well, converted into U.S. dollars that’s US$ 37,000. Kind of hard to believe, right?

Don’t get that checkbook out yet, however. Because funding is limited, and Factor Automotive Auerilo is a company comprising of four people, they only have the capability to between six and ten of these cars per year. Likely, the cars will only be released in the home country as well.

Source : topspeed