Brazilian Supercar In The Works
V10 Amoritz GT DR7 aims to put Brazil on the performance car map
Now Brazil may not be a country that springs to mind when you think of the finest thoroughbred supercars, but that hasn't put off Brazilian designer Fernando Morita and an anonymous investor, whose creation - from this teaser sketch at least - seems to scream out 'supercar'.
The classic cab-forward Lamborghini-esque machine is apparently powered by a mid-mounted version of the 8.4-litre V10 you'll find under the bonnet of the Dodge Viper. There is talk of a 612hp power output, but twin turbochargers are also being whispered about, which would take the GT DR7's power figure a fair way north of that.
Inrterestingly, the GT DR7 is being designed from the outset to run on E85 bioethanol, since biofuels have long been a popular choice in South America.
Beyond the engine, technical details for the new car are scarce but, like the new Canadian Plethore LC750 supercar, The DR7 gets the increasingly popular three-seat layout.
There are 245/35 R20 tyres at the front and 315/30 R22 rubber at the rear, but whether the Amoritz will get airbags, ESP or even ABS is as yet unknown.
More will be revealed in October, when Amoritz says it will take the wraps off the car for real.
Its obvious that a car like this isnt going to be a practical everyday super car in Brazil like it could be in Euro or the U.S. I mean are their really that many drug barrons left to create a market for them?
I would hazzard a guess that it is that very rich mexican woman backing them (cant remember her name, she owns loads of stuff)and the idea is to export.
Looks like a Lambo tho doesnt it!
world economics clearly not your strong point then........
But to be honest I can’t decipher your argument from one line of text, but still maybe you missed my point. I was not being literal I am quite aware that there is a lot of business and a lot money in brazil (I work in BA from time to time so yes I have been there) but was merely trying to say in a humorous manner that maybe this £200k supercar was not solely for the Brazilian home market.
I would hazzard a guess that it is that very rich mexican woman backing them (cant remember her name, she owns loads of stuff)and the idea is to export.
Not a bad call, but she didn't wish to keep her identity secret when her investment company bought out Artega - why would she come over all anonymous now?
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