Arash AF10 Hybrid Hypercar
Niche automaker Arash is hoping to leave
its mark on the hypercar industry with the launch of its AF10 at the impending
2016 Geneva Motor Show.
The car is available in two guises,
consisting of an entry-level 550 hp V8 model and most notably, also as a
hybrid. The latter variation utilises a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine
delivering 900 hp and joined by four electric motors each pumping out 295 hp.
This makes for a claimed total of 2,080 hp, which is comfortably twice the
power of the LaFerrari and almost 600 hp more than the Bugatti Chiron is tipped
to receive.
As the hybrid model is rear-wheel drive,
it will apparently reach 0-96 km/h in 2.8 seconds, a time inevitably
affected by the obvious lack of traction. No top speed has been claimed but
considering the AF10's power, something in excess of 400 km/h certainly seems conceivable.
Beyond its powertrain, the chassis of
the AF10 is made largely from carbon fiber, apart from the front and rear subframes
that are built from machined aluminum. It has a double wishbone suspension at
the front and rear and a number of aerodynamic aids to help stick it to the
pavement.
For prospective AF10 customers looking
for an even more pure experience, the car can be ordered in 'Racer'
specification which includes a full roll cage, special livery, fire
extinguisher and an intercom.
Arash has priced the 2,080 hp AF10
Hybrid from £ 1.1 million (US$ 1.22 million) with the 'Racer' configuration adding
an extra £ 100,000 (US$ 133,000). The entry-level 550 hp variant can be purchased
from £ 350,000 (US$ 388,000).
