Gemballa is best known for tuning Porsches, but the
company is moving forward with plans to build a hypercar. Details are limited, but the
project is in the entry stages as the firm said it had successfully started the
fundraising process and is receiving payments from investors. Thanks to this development, the
company is moving to the “technical planning phase” and is releasing more
details about the upcoming model. A prototype is slated to be unveiled early
next year and the company says it will have “state-of-the-art drive and aero
technology.”
That’s not much to go on, but Gemballa says they’re
targeting a 0-100 km/h time of less than 2.5 seconds. The company
also said the car should be able to hit 200 km/h in approximately 6.5
seconds. There’s no word on what will power the model, but company said the
initial version will have a combustion engine. Later on, we can expect a hybrid
variant that will presumably offer even better performance. Gemballa also said
a manual transmission could be optional.
The car also promises to be extremely lightweight.
However, there’s no indication on how much the model will weigh or how
extensive the use of carbon fiber will be. Besides some vague specs,
Gemballa released a couple of new teaser images. They suggest the hypercar will
have an aggressive front fascia, bulging fenders and slender LED lighting
units. We can also see prominent scoops, a front splitter and exposed carbon
fiber. The model also has massive wheels and a distinctive rear spoiler.
