The Italians introduced titanium supercar

In mid-August in the US city of Pebble Beach debut supercar Icona Vulcano Titanium c body of titanium and carbon fiber

Four years ago, the Italian engineering company and Cecomp Tecnocad Progetti organized a joint venture in China Icona, which in 2013 showed at the Shanghai motor show hybrid supercar Icona Vulcano. The Italians wanted to release two cars worth two million euros per copy, but it seems that buyers have not been able to find.

However, they were not much bother, and they continued to develop the project, having developed a sports car Icona Vulcano Titanium. From the hybrid power plant, it was decided to abandon in favor of a 6.2-liter, 670-horsepower eight-cylinder engine General Motors LS9, which is mounted on a sports car Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. The Italians offered as a stock motor, and the possibility of forcing up to 1000 hp The main feature of the car is handmade body panels made of titanium. Design it was decided to change a little, but do the job entrusted to former stylist Jaguar / Land Rover Samuel Shyuffaru.

Vehicle weight 1590 kg dispersed to first hundred in 2.8 seconds, up to second in 8.8 seconds, and top speed is 354 km / h. Unfortunately, the Italians do not call until the price Icona Vulcano Titanium and intended circulation, but, apparently, the car turned out very expensive. But Italians are unlikely to rely on the profitability of the project - as is the case with Icona Vulcano two years ago, this car only demonstrates their engineering potential, which should generate interest from potential customers in China. After the studio and create Icona is to provide engineering services to clients from China.