Michael Karkafiris wrote:The boutique UK-based manufacturer makes some impressive claims with the AF10, with the headline figures to include a 2080hp figure, courtesy of a supercharged 6.2-litre V8 paired with four electric motors.
Each of the electric units produces 295hp, with the V8 making 900hp. All this power goes to the rear wheels, with the Arash AF10 reaching 60mph from standstill in 2.8 seconds.
The Arash AF10 has a carbon chassis with aluminum front and rear subframes, with the company also to offer the option of a ‘Racer’ spec, adding a full roll cage, special livery, fire extinguisher and an intercom to those who want a full-motorsport experience.
An entry-level 550hp V8 version is also going to be available, priced from £350,000 (around $388,000) with the 2,080hp hybrid version costing from £1.1 million.
Adrian Padeanu wrote:UK-based Arash Motor Company has unleashed the AF8 Cassini and AF10 supercars in Geneva, following an online reveal a couple of weeks ago.
First up, the “entry-level” AF8 is presented at the show in Switzerland in a yellow hue and packs a mighty 550-hp punch coming from a 7.0-liter V8 engine borrowed from General Motors. The unit generates a maximum torque of 476 lb-ft (645 Nm) and is connected to a six-speed manual gearbox all wrapped in a carbon fiber body. It tips the scales at a low 2,645 pounds (1,200 kg, dry) and can get to 62 mph (100 kph) in 3.5 seconds before it maxes out at 196+ mph (315+ kph.)
The more interesting hybrid AF10 adopts a sinister black appearance and at least on paper is more powerful than the mighty Bugatti Chiron. According to Arash, the supercar combines a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine with four electric motors to unleash a combined output of 2,080 hp (1,551 kW) and a gigantic 1,683 lb-ft (2,280 Nm.) This is possible thanks to the V8’s 900 horsepower (671 kilowatts) and 886 pound-feet (1,200 newton meters) while the electric motors push out a combined 1,180 hp (880 kW) and 797 lb-ft (1,080 Nm).
The AF10’s numbers are indeed staggering, but these are not entirely backed by the car’s performances as the quoted top speed of 201+ mph (323+ kph) is not impressive given the output figures. As for the sprint to 62 mph (100 kph), the British specialty marque says that it takes less than three seconds, but this is a little bit vague.
In terms of pricing, the AF8 Cassini begins at £350,000 and is followed by the AF10 at £1.1M while for £1.2M you can get the AF10 Racer that adds a roll cage, fire extinguisher and other goodies.
