This is the Vuhl 05, a new lightweight supercar built by a boutique carmaker. If it looks and sounds a bit odd to you, perhaps the 695kg dry weight and 212kW/420Nm engine will pique your interest?
A trackday weapon in the vein of the KTM X-Bow and Ariel Atom, the Vuhl 05 is the creation of the Echeverria family from Mexico. The car was designed by brothers Guillermo Jr and Iker Echeverria. Guillermo Sr had a 30 year racing career of his own, in which he designed and raced his own cars.
Like most cars of this ilk it’s a bit of a parts bin special. The engine is a 2.0 litre turbocharged EcoBoost unit and is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. You’ll need just 3.7 seconds to reach 100km/h apparently. Top speed is 245km/h.
Body panels are made from RTM reinforced plastic, although you can have it wrapped in carbon fibre if you wish. The monocoque weighs in a mere 78kg and the full chassis is a three part bonded tub made from aluminium extrusions and aluminium honeycomb.
Vuhl will have their rather appealing 05 creation on show at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Deliveries are expected in the second quarter of 2014 and pricing starts from £55,000 (AU$90,000).