Who would spend $500,000 on a Canadian Supercar?

BlackLemon · 02-25-2011, 12:51 AM

I love it, better looking then most super cars out there, providing the numbers are decent and it's marketed right could be huge.

BlackLemon · 02-25-2011, 12:55 AM

Here a quick top gear review
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/h...utm_source=rss

VinnieAces · 02-25-2011, 01:00 AM

Seen this car at the Toronto international autoshow and it looked stunning! And yes they are borrowing the corvettes engine according to the person showcasing the car

330CIZHP · 02-25-2011, 01:53 AM

They say they have orders for 6 cars already and more letters of intent.

I think the car is still a prototype with parts from other manufacturers, but the production cars will have more in-house parts. It is more like the Koenigsegg company concept where they get the engine from Ford.

Cdnrockies · 02-25-2011, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 330CIZHP

They say they have orders for 6 cars already and more letters of intent.

I think the car is still a prototype with parts from other manufacturers, but the production cars will have more in-house parts. It is more like the Koenigsegg company concept where they get the engine from Ford.

Don't forget the 3 more that the Dragon's are buying at cost. So 9 are already committed plus the letters of intent. I'd be interested to hear more about the tranny issue that caused Robert to hesitate. Great show Dragon's Den.

Sylon · 02-25-2011, 02:59 AM

Each car costs $250,000 to make yet they are trying to sell it for double that? I dunno about this one, I'm not saying I hate it, but its not off to a good start in my book. If I had the money, I would probably walk right past it and onto something else.

DimSum · 02-25-2011, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Sylon

Each car costs $250,000 to make yet they are trying to sell it for double that? I dunno about this one, I'm not saying I hate it, but its not off to a good start in my book. If I had the money, I would probably walk right past it and onto something else.

+1 I would take the $500,000 and buy myself a Ferrari 458 and 911 GT2 RS and call it a day. Assuming both don't cost more than 250K.

Rob330i · 02-25-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DimSum

+1 I would take the $500,000 and buy myself a Ferrari 458 and 911 GT2 RS and call it a day. Assuming both don't cost more than 250K.

Actually only pre-orders are $495,000, once the car is in production the price goes to $795,000 from what I just read. That is a lot of coin for an unknown!

TheRox · 02-25-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Sniz

you simply could not pick a better car to 'copy'

McLaren could start building the F1 again today and start selling them at the peak of their production capacity. It is/was that damned good.

they would but the problem is the mclaren would never pass safety regulations and others

so weight would increase making the car useless.

330CIZHP · 02-25-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DimSum

+1 I would take the $500,000 and buy myself a Ferrari 458 and 911 GT2 RS and call it a day. Assuming both don't cost more than 250K.

Good luck with that. In Canada, Ferrari 458 are going for upwards of $325,000. Even in the US a decently equipped and optioned out mass produced 458 costs $280,000 - $290,000 or so.

DASHOCKER · 02-25-2011, 12:32 PM

Stunning sheet metal!

330CIZHP · 02-25-2011, 12:46 PM

I see some reminiscense of Diablo in there.

DimSum · 02-25-2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob330i

Actually only pre-orders are $495,000, once the car is in production the price goes to $795,000 from what I just read. That is a lot of coin for an unknown!

Another reason why I'm not going to buy a Canadian super car. Don't get me wrong, I like the looks but honestly.. $795,000 for a car that has no history background?

At $741,000* I can get myself a Zonda F.

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Originally Posted by 330CIZHP

Good luck with that. In Canada, Ferrari 458 are going for upwards of $325,000. Even in the US a decently equipped and optioned out mass produced 458 costs $280,000 - $290,000 or so.

$325,000 only because of the dealer mark-ups

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I'll get a 458 then buy a second hand GT3 then?

Sniz · 02-25-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRox

they would but the problem is the mclaren would never pass safety regulations and others

so weight would increase making the car useless.

i'm sure they could think of something to keep it legal....hell the new McLaren isnt exactly portly.

wasnt the F1 more expensive than the new one even 15 years ago?

X3forMe · 02-25-2011, 01:45 PM

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bavarian19 · 02-25-2011, 08:21 PM

There are a bunch more cars I would rather have for that money

MisterSkiMask · 02-25-2011, 08:27 PM

Hey nice car is that the new Lamborghihi?

No, it's the new High Tech Toys, and it costs more then the Lambo!

FAIL

BillLee · 02-25-2011, 08:55 PM

its not a bad looking car, needs a new name though.

txz4 · 02-25-2011, 09:20 PM

name is terrible, and the car looks a little rice to me.

OBI_agent · 02-26-2011, 05:30 AM

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I am quite certain they are not developing any systems. all they have to do is reach into the gm parts bin and poach some cheap (relatively) world class zr1 parts. Next go to a company that builds race cars to put a chassis together.

All that aside, this car isn't going anywhere. Saleen couldn't even pull it off when the economy was booming, the car had proven itself on the track, and he had dealers in place.

Hmmmmm.........thanks for the explanation. I still think that it should cost alot as creating a midengine, 800hp+ car, carbon fiber, aerodynamics and ABS development takes alot of dough. I don't see them succeed but hey, its always great for more competition

Rob330i · 02-26-2011, 08:52 PM

Middle seating position would be a deal breaker for me, even if I had the money to buy a car like this. Getting in and out would be too big a hassle. Also, drive-thrus would be a nightmare and parking garages where you have to swipe a card or grab a ticket would be ridiculous.

Year's_End · 02-26-2011, 09:18 PM

I'm surprised people think this looks good. It's average at best; just your typical generic kit car looks.

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