California-based Rezvani Motors unveils 500hp The Beast, the lightweight roadster capable of 0-100kph in less than three seconds.
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Following teaser images and a full unveil a little over 12 months ago, Orange County independent carmaker Rezvani Motors has released a revised version of its Ferrari F12berlinetta-rivalling Beast.
Powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine featuring a crank-driven Rotrex supercharger and turbocharger, and mated to manual gearbox, The Beast kicks 500hp through the rear wheels. This means 0-100kph in just 2.7 seconds and a top speed of 265kph.
Fashioned from lightweight carbon fibre, and using the same carbon steel chassis from the ballistically quick Ariel Atom 3, The Beast weighs just 748kg and also features 19in aluminium forged wheels for added weight saving clad with performance tyres, 235/35 R19 at the front, 295/30 R19 at the rear. The suspension meanwhile is no longer clearly visible through the bonnet, while the bodywork – penned by Ferrari Xezri designer Samir Sadikhov – now appears more curvaceous than before.
This is also the first time Rezvani has revealed details of the interior, which features carbon fibre seats, and a 300g Formula 1-style steering wheel. The windshield meanwhile is optional. Prices start from $165,000, and should your wallet be able to handle that whack, it could be parked on your driveway between eight and 12 weeks.
| Rezvani | Beast |
|---|---|
| Engine: | InlineDOHC four-cylinder / M62 supercharger / Garret GTX turbochargers |
| Power: | 500hp @ 6350rpm |
| Torque: | 427 lb ft @ 5950rpm |
| Transmission: | Six-speed close ratio manual (with Limited Slip Differential) |
| Front suspension: | Independent forged aluminum with anti-roll bars / Bilstein 10 way high performance adjustable dampers |
| Rear suspension: | Independent forged aluminum with anti-roll bars / Bilstein 10 way high performance adjustable dampers |
| Brakes: | Alcon 4 Piston Competition Brakes / Alcon race brake pads |
| Wheels: | 19in front and rear |
| Tyres: | 235/35 R19 Toyo Proxes R888 (front) / 295/30 R19 Toyo R888 (rear) |
| Weight (serving): | 704kg |
| 0-96kph: | 2.7sec |
| Top speed: | 265kph |
| Base price: | $165,000 |
