The track -
based hypercar uses a development of the 720S's 4.0 - litre twin - turbo V8 to propel itself to a very healthy 211mph.
Lamborghini battled McLaren and Ferrari for attention at the 2013 Geneva motor show with the stunning Veneno, a bold, Aventador -
based hypercar.
The Vulcan isn't the only track -
based hypercar set for road conversion.
Not exact matches
Though that car — which is
based on the LaFerrari
hypercar — is much faster thanks to its more powerful hybrid V12 powertrain and active aerodynamics, Ferrari test driver Marc Gene told evo at its 2014 launch that he'd take the older car: «the first time I drove the FXX I fell in love with the car.
The Aston Martin Vulcan was conceived by Aston's own special operations department and utilises a carbon chassis
based on the One 77
hypercar, albeit highly modified.
The Texas -
based tuners are also behind the Lotus Exige -
based 1244bhp Venom GT
hypercar.
The Enzo, launched in 2002, is the culmination of these previous iconic models, taking lessons learnt from each to form the
basis of what could now be called the contemporary
hypercar.
The 918 Spyder concept was shown at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show and since then the Stuttgart -
based car maker has been working on developing their flagship
hypercar.
Maserati is said to be developing a
hypercar which will be
based on the flagship model of Ferrari, the LaFerrari.
Acknowledged as world - leaders in high - performance battery technology, the Croatian -
based company has showcased its capabilities with the innovative Concept - One: the world's first - and fastest - all - electric
hypercar.
Clients who attended the event have received an alleged teaser of the
hypercar, which reveals the characteristic «horse shoe» design line that forms the
basis for its exterior design.
In his own words, he said that a
hypercar is something that Audi Sport not only «deserves,» but more importantly, that there's «demand outside» for one and that the brand's customer
base is «looking for one.»
Whilst the racing sim won't be the first game to virtually bring together the LaFerrari and McLaren P1 in the same game - that accolade belongs to the Xbox One - exclusive Forza Motorsport 5 - this newly - announced extension of Assetto Corsa's McLaren licencing deal means it will be the first computer -
based racing game to feature the two highly publicised
hypercars.
(Rimac's Concept Two is another all electric
hypercar that leaves fossil fuel
based vehicles in the dust.