British Engler has created a hybrid of a sports car and an ATV with a power of 1200 hp. (12 photos + 1 video)
Under the hood it has a V12 with a power of 1200 hp: it reaches the first “hundred” in 2.5 seconds and theoretically can accelerate to 400 km/h. A total of 20 pieces will be produced, but even the approximate price has not yet been announced.
Engler Automotive was founded by Slovakian entrepreneur Victor Engler, and today its headquarters are located in London. As he himself says, he initially wanted to make a superquad with a V12 engine, but at the start of the company it was too difficult and expensive, now the dream of the Slovak entrepreneur and his team has come true - the Engler V12 has been introduced, taking the already crazy idea of a superquad to new frontiers. The finalization of the prototype shown in the photographs will take about a year, then small-scale production will begin.
The Engler V12 is based on a carbon fiber monocoque reinforced with titanium, and metal subframes made of an alloy of titanium, chromium and molybdenum are screwed to it, to which the power unit and suspension are attached. There are active aerodynamic elements inside the carbon fiber skin. The suspension of the superquad is typical of an automobile - on double wishbones “in a circle” with adjustable shock-absorbing struts; the arms are made of light aluminum alloy by forging. Carbon-ceramic brakes are from Brembo: the diameter of the front brake discs is 410 mm (6-piston calipers), the rear ones are 390 mm (4-piston calipers). The forged magnesium SMW wheels are shod with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires in sizes 245/30 R 20 at the front and 305/30 R 20 at the rear.
The V12 engine is located in the rear axle area, its supplier and displacement have not yet been disclosed, it is only known that in the naturally aspirated version the engine will produce 700 hp, with supercharging - 1200 hp. The 8-speed DCT automatic transmission (dual clutch) for the Engler V12 was developed by the Technical University in the Slovak city of Kosice, this gearbox weighs less than 30 kg, and is claimed to be the lightest gearbox of its type in the world. The estimated dry weight of the superquad is 1200 kg.
The Engler V12 is designed for two riders, the seating position is typical of a motorcycle, tandem, the saddles are adjustable and upholstered in the most delicate Art In Motion leather, from which Hermès handbags are made, and there is a height-adjustable windscreen at the front. The most unusual thing about the Engler V12 is the control: the superquad bike has no pedals, traction and brake control is tied to the steering wheel, that is, as absurd as it sounds, people with disabilities can theoretically ride the Engler V12.