800hp Hybrid Concept Unveiled In Dubai

Limited edition MOTION combines twin turbo V6 with electric motor

By Chris-R / Wednesday, 16 December 2009 / Loading comments

An 800hp, 200mph+ hybrid supercar concept has been launched at the Dubai motor show.

Named the MOTION, the new machine is from Kepler Motors, an outfit founded by Russ Wicks - holder of various speed records in the US - with financial backing from Singapore.

As is usually the case with this sort of thing, the claims being made for the MOTION are impressive.

"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," says Keplar.

"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."

The car has apparently been developed from the ground up by a team of hand-picked specialists, and incorporates technologies such as active suspension, active aerodynamics, launch control and a programmable track assistant system.

It features a carbon fibre monocoque chassis and body and, as only 50 MOTIONs will ever be produced, ownership will go to a small, exclusive and elite group of individuals, the company says. Each vehicle will be hand assembled and deliveries will start in 2011.