The Zarooq Motors SandRacer 500GT – an attempt by the UAE-based producer to integrate a stylish coupe as well as a difficult sand-blasting off-roader – is now in production, practically two years on from its preliminary expose after the 2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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In that time Zarooq has fine tuned the design, while a new engine replaces the V6 system previously touted.
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It’s a mid-engined, rear-wheel drive vehicle with a 6.2-litre V8 creating 518bhp as well as 660Nm of torque. Power is provided to the rear wheels through a five-speed sequential gearbox. The radical bodywork is made from carbon fibre, so it weights just 1,200kg.
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That implies performance will be strong on the road, however that’s not all – the hint is in the name. The SandRacer is likewise developed for the desert, so it features off-road focused suspension with two trip height settings, huge knobbly tyres as well as racing harnesses, together with a full built-in roll cage.
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It’s not a totally stripped-out racer, though, as it’s likewise implied for road use. inside you’ll discover an LCD sceen, speaker system, air-conditioning as well as even a cupholder, while the hand-stitched leather interior is made by Mansory.
Zarooq plans to develop as well as offer 35 units of its limited-edition supercar-cum-dune buggy, with very first clients now in line. costs begin at $450,000, corresponding to about £350,000.
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