Tuesday 18th October 2011

Generic Supercar Generator Project... New Results

Genty Akylone 'arrives' with 1000bhp and 220mph, if not more!

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Somewhere, deep in the bowels of a former cold war nuclear bunker in central Europe, the IAAEW (International Association of Auto-Enthusiast Websites)-funded Generic Supercar Generator Project (GSGP) continues to spew out new car stories.

As our IAAEW membership agreement contracts us to publish all GSGP content, we have no option but to share the news that the Genty Akylone is a new French supercar project featuring a twin-turbocharged 4.8 litre V8 boasting in excess of 1000bhp and 940lb ft of torque, mounted in a carbon fibre and aluminium chassis.

Weighing-in at 1100kgs, the rear drive Akylone is thus capable (we're told) of topping 220mph and reaching 62mph on 2.7secs. Impressive stuff, and if the plans go forward the company hopes to sell just 15 examples to people who buy this sort of stuff, at prices that haven't been announced.

But hold on... what's this? This is no rendering job from a bunch of 'wannabes' trying their luck - there's a video and everything!

Seriously, as supercar concepts go, this one doesn't look too bad does it? Let's hope that one day it does turn its wheels in anger.

[PhilJames]

On the basis that it does look like they have generated a generic supercar, I'd sat this is a success!

Nothing offensive about it, what's not to like (apart from a virtual interior)?

[Stew2000]

Lets just take the best modern supercars and stick em together. I like it!

[RenesisEvo]

I'm seeing Saleen, Koensigsegg, MP4-12C (rear), and a hint of SSC Aero.

I'd like to see something more unique, but there have been plenty of uglier concepts.

[GTRene]

Akylone speak out as, A Clone?
anyway, the car and specs looks very nice, although the interior I would like a bit more classic sporty look.

[Swifty Stig]

Not bad looking imo. Video was a bit "Need For Speedy" though.

[Mr Gear]

Ha ha, I like the text. Another supercar that looks a bit like a McLaren F1, another 4-figure power output, and another price tag for that rare group of individuals that are both mentally ill and extremely wealthy.

Looks nice, but is it's about as relevant as the weather on Jupiter.

[Porkie]

This is a joke yes?

[Lordbenny]

Looks great Can't say McLaren or Keoniggsegg are going to be too happy though!

[ktm301p]

RenesisEvo said:

I'm seeing Saleen, Koensigsegg, MP4-12C (rear), and a hint of SSC Aero.

I'd like to see something more unique, but there have been plenty of uglier concepts.

+1 Definately some 'artistic influence' going on there . . .

Looks good!

[robinessex]

0-62mph in 2.7 secs ! That's 1.05g acceleration, not bad for rear wheel drive only! Do you have to do a burnout, and then dose the tyres with bleach before you launch it?

[robinessex]

New target for a Super Car. 1bhp for 1kg mass.

[RenesisEvo]

robinessex said:

New target for a Super Car. 1bhp for 1kg mass.

The Caparo T1 already exceeds this I believe.

[kambites]

robinessex said:

New target for a Super Car. 1bhp for 1kg mass.

The Caparo manages it already and a few more "normal" supercars get close.

[Hellbound]

It's a shame web space is given to non-existent companies like this. I remember reading a comment on another site saying the company hq is in a field in the middle of nowhere according to Google maps.

[anonymous-user]

RenesisEvo said:

The Caparo T1 already exceeds this I believe.

yes super car of the Caparo which sold in the 1's


I want a super car that has turbo/supercharged 2000 bhp engine, 4wd, hybrid power, ipad dock, 4w steering and carbon/titanium chassis.

[muppet42]

Can imagine the supercar fruit machine dials spinning round to generate this

Still though, doesn't look all that bad at all. I mean, it could've been far worse...

[Stew2000]

The Caparo is kinda in it's own little world. like the Radicals.

[Kong]

Generic wedge shape design: Check
Twin Turbo V8: Check
Poorly finished interior: Check
Stupid price: Check (almost certainly)
Project doomed to failure: Check
I like it: Check

[BoRED S2upid]

If this project doesn't get off the ground and into production what happens to the car they have made? there must be loads of concepts out there that never make it to market.

[jmatras]

Nice computer graphics, though hardly up to Pixar standards.