California based company Kepler Motors will unveil an all new supercar called MOTION at the Dubai Motor Show end of this week.
The MOTION is an all-wheel-drive hybrid that is powered by a modified 550 hp Ford EcoBoost twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 powering rear wheels, on the front is a 250 hp electric motor making the total output an impressive 800 hp.
Kepler Motors claims that 0-60 mph comes in just 2.5 seconds and the top speed is over 200 mph (322 km/h). Production will be limited to only 50 examples and first deliveries are expected to start in 2011. It all sounds too good, but we’ll see soon how real this whole thing is. For full details see the press release below.
Press release:
Dubai, UAE – December 15, 2009 – Kepler Motors, founded by World Speed Record Holder Russ Wicks, will unveil its groundbreaking MOTION supercar at the tenth annual Dubai International Motor Show, December 16-20. Infusing state-of-the-art automotive engineering and applied science materials with the latest advanced technologies, the MOTION redefines the paradigms of the supercar with unprecedented performance, style, exclusivity, safety and efficiency.
The MOTION sets a new standard with all-wheel drive Dual Powertrain Technology (DPT) which provides a combined 800 hp. Power comes from a 550 hp, modified Ford EcoBoost twin- turbo 3.5-liter V6 driving the rear wheels acting independently of a 250 hp electric motor driving the front wheels. This unique AWD system launches the MOTION to 60 mph under 2.5 seconds with a top speed over 200 mph.
“We’re delighted to host the worldwide debut of the Kepler Motors MOTION at the Dubai International Motor Show,” said Wicks. “The region has a passion for ultra high performance, limited edition supercars, and presents the ideal platform to showcase the advanced technology and innovative features of the MOTION.”
The MOTION is developed from the ground up by a team of hand-picked design engineers, aerodynamicists, product development, and manufacturing specialists and incorporates a number of leading edge technologies such as active suspension, active aerodynamics, launch control and programmable track assistant system.
Lightweight, powerful, balanced and efficient, the MOTION features extensive use of carbon fiber composite materials for its monocoque chassis and body. The light, strong and highly impact-resistant structure provides a two-seat cabin designed to accommodate drivers of above average size, in a stylish, sophisticated and aerodynamically efficient design.
The MOTION uses StopTech’s new Continuous Carbon Ceramic (C3) AeroRotors on all four wheels to ensure smooth, fade-free stopping power. Comprising silicon carbide ceramic material reinforced with long, continuous carbon fibers, the unique C3 brake rotor material offers greater mechanical durability and unique heat transfer capabilities when compared to competitive carbon-ceramic rotors.
As only 50 MOTIONs will ever be produced, ownership will go to a small, exclusive and elite group of individuals. Each vehicle will be hand assembled and deliveries will start in 2011.
2 comments
This car looks sweet. the Zonda is cool yet very ugly. This car is a awesome blend of many things. The looks are better on the outside. Green Technology yes its a hybrid. well its the wave of the future automakers got no choice but to do it. I dont think many people realize but it has carbon fibre rimes. tell me that aint awesome. surprised it didnt show up first on a enzo or scuderia or the new lambo sv. It seems like there really focused on weight savings like lotus and it appears to have loads of power. I’m wishing this company the best of luck. What i dont understand is, whats all the vents for all around the car. I’m thinking some just might be for looks, i sure hope not though. There is nothing worse than non functional vents on supercars. Example the ford mustang vent just before the back wheels and on the hood. This car kicks ass
This car looks sweet. the Zonda is cool yet very ugly. This car is a awesome blend of many things. The looks are better on the outside. Green Technology yes its a hybrid. well its the wave of the future automakers got no choice but to do it. I dont think many people realize but it has carbon fibre rimes. tell me that aint awesome. surprised it didnt show up first on a enzo or scuderia or the new lambo sv. It seems like there really focused on weight savings like lotus and it appears to have loads of power. I’m wishing this company the best of luck. What i dont understand is, whats all the vents for all around the car. I’m thinking some just might be for looks, i sure hope not though. There is nothing worse than non functional vents on supercars.