Rezvani Beast Alpha: 500 άλογα και “τρελές” πόρτες

13:31 17/11/2016 - Πηγή: AutoBlog

Η Rezvani παρουσιάζει το Beast Alpha, το νέο της μοντέλο που αποτελεί ουσιαστικά την λιγότερο σκληροπυρηνική έκδοση του ήδη γνωστού, Beast. Την παράσταση κλέβουν οι “Sidewinder” πόρτες, όπως τις ονομάζει η εταιρία, και κυρίως ο τρόπος με τον οποίο αυτές ανοίγουν. Οι πόρτες ανοίγουν συρόμενα προς τα έξω και σύμφωνα με την εταιρία “παρέχουν ιδανικό περιθώριο για είσοδο και έξοδο μαζί με ασύγκριτο στυλ”.

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hardtop έκδοση του Beast (με την οροφή να αφαιρείται) δεν βασίζεται στο σασί του Ariel Atom, όπως το ανοικτό μοντέλο, αλλά σε ένα monocoque αλουμινένιο σασί της Lotus, ενώ σημαντική αλλαγή υπάρχει και στον κινητήρα μιας και αντί για turbo, ο 2,4-λίτρων κινητήρας K24 της Honda φορά έναν κομπρέσορα της Rotrex. Ο κινητήρας έχει νέους εκκεντροφόρους, πιο δυνατά πιστόνια, νέες μπιέλιες και νέα κυλινδροκεφαλή, έτσι ώστε να μπορεί να αποδίδει 500 άλογα.

Το Beast Alpha ζυγίζει μόλις 885 κιλά (748 κιλά το Beast), με το σώμα να είναι κατασκευασμένο από carbon και είναι σε θέση να επιταχύνει από στάση στα 96 χλμ/ώρα σε 3,2 δευτερόλεπτα, έχοντας τελική ταχύτητα 282 χλμ/ώρα. Έχει μήκος 4.145 mm, πλάτος 1.981 mm, ύψος 1.105 mm και μεταξόνιο 2.345 mm. Στο εσωτερικό το μοντέλο διαθέτει ανέσεις όπως κλιματισμό, ηλεκτρικά παράθυρα, επενδύσεις δέρματος/Alcantara, αερόσακους και σύστημα ενημέρωσης και ψυχαγωγίας με υποστήριξη Apple CarPlay και Android Auto. Τέλος διαθέτει διάφορα προγράμματα λειτουργίας, με τον πίνακα οργάνων να είναι πλήρως ψηφιακός. Η τιμή του ξεκινά από τις 200.000 δολάρια με την Rezvani να λαμβάνει ήδη παραγγελίες.

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Δελτίο Τύπου

2017 Rezvani Beast Alpha Makes World Debut in L.A.

● 500-horsepower engine allows the Beast Alpha to achieve an unparalleled power-to-weight ratio, hitting 60 mph in just 3.2 seconds.● Patented SideWinder doors are the first in the industry.● Carbon fiber body and aluminum chassis results in total weight of 1,950 lbs● Pricing starts at just $200,000.

A formidable addition to the Rezvani lineup, the Beast Alpha makes its world debut in Los Angeles, California, and builds on the success laid out by the open-top, 500-horsepower Beast that was unveiled in 2015. Designed to provide the ultimate, unfiltered driving experience, the Beast Alpha introduces more features and more performance than ever before.

“We’ve upped the ante with the new Beast Alpha,” said CEO Ferris Rezvani. “After the success of the Beast, we knew that customers wanted even more. Designed to stir emotions, the Beast Alpha is that car… and then some, delivering a pure driving experience unparalleled in the market.”

Distinctive Design, Inside and Out

Under the direction of CEO Ferris Rezvani, Samir Sadikhov’s award-winning design style evolves to include the hard top Beast Alpha, which integrates the aggressive, streamlined approach used previously on a new, more mainstream vehicle in the Alpha. New features like a removable targa-style top and patented SideWinder doors are the centerpiece of the sports car. Up front, an aggressive fascia signifies the Beast Alpha’s on-roadpresence and allows air to travel naturally over the body. Side vents provide cooling to the engine bay, while a signature rear design pairs with a central exhaust port and dual overhead vents on the rear hatch.

The entire body is constructed out of carbon fiber, built around a Lotus-derived aluminum monocoque, and features custom 18-inch forged alloy wheels (19-inch forged alloy wheels optional). Total vehicle specs are as follows:

● Weight: 1,950 Pounds (884KG)● Height: 43.5 Inches (1104.9 mm)● Length: 165.2 Inches (4,145 mm)● Width: 80.1 Inches (1,981 mm)● Wheelbase: 92.3 Inches (2,345 mm)

The interior of the Beast Alpha was developed with one thing in mind: the driver. A performance-focused layout provides an experience unlike any other. Alcantara and leather fitments provide more comfort while in the cabin, while a sporty steering wheel and a custom shift knob seamlessly connect the driver to the road. Amenities like air conditioning, airbags, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto tame the Beast Alpha, but only slightly.

Pure Performance Characteristics

At its core sits a 500-horsepower racing engine built locally by the Rezvani Motors team. Engineers start with a base Acura K24 block that is rebuilt from top to bottom specifically for Beast Alpha. The upgrades include:

● High performance turbo● High performance porting of cylinder head for improved airflow.● Custom made Stainless Inconel valves for ultimate reliability.● Specially engineered camshaft profiles for improved efficiency.● Specially made forged aluminum pistons specifically for use with turbo.● Upgraded CrMo connecting rods for added strength.● Precision machined tolerances for performance and reliability.● Engineered intercooling system for maximum performance.● Aggressively tuned exhaust system with a sound that matches the performance.● ECU and software map specifically designed by Rezvani for the Beast Alpha

With these upgrades, the Beast Alpha is able to execute a power-to-weight ratio far superior to that of the competition. Just 2.56 pounds per horsepower are achieved, allowing for a 0-60 mph time of 3.2 seconds when equipped with the optional sequential automatic gearbox, and 3.5 seconds when equipped with the standard six-speed manual. Top speed is 175 mph.

Drivers are also able to choose from a range of adjustable power settings that enhance performance characteristics like throttle response and handling, with the ability to limit or remove traction control when in a track setting. These settings also allow for alternative eco-friendly fuel choices.

Pricing

With a starting price of $200,000, the Beast Alpha provides a sports cars experience unlike any other. Hand built in Irvine, California, by a team of specialists, Rezvani works with customers in development of each vehicle, allowing buyers to personalize the car, distinguishing it and themselves from the crowd. The 2017 Rezvani Beast Alpha is now available for order.

About Rezvani Motors

Rezvani Motors was founded in 2014, in Orange County, California, with a mission to create the purest sports car driving experience on the market. All vehicles are designed and developed in the United States with suppliers and partners from around the world.