Ginetta has just unveiled its brand new Akula
supercar at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, dressing it in ‘Typhoon Black’, as
opposed to the model showcased in the official release from last week. The name Akula was chosen because
it means ‘shark’ in Russian. It’s also the term used for a class of
nuclear-powered attack submarines in Russia, which is fitting for a vehicle
whose 6.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 is said to produce over 600 HP and 700 Nm of torque.
Power is transfered to the rear wheels through a
Ginetta-developed 6-speed sequential
paddle-shift unit. It tips the scales at 1,150 kg and can reach 320 km/h. Pricing kicks off at £ 340,000 OTR in the UK, which is roughly US$ 446,000. Despite the hefty tag, 60% of the 20 available units have already
been sold.
As if buying such an exclusive supercar wasn’t fun
enough, all Akula owners will also be given a full introduction to the Ginetta
brand through a customer experience day. They’ll also get to drive the G58 race
car on the track, which is said to be the closest thing to an endurance racer.
The G58 is powered by a 575 HP V8 unit and weighs just 940 kg.
