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Polish car manufacturer Arrinera have
compared their new model, whose name
derives from the legendary Polish Hussars,
to a theatrical play being performed on a
stage, where a rapturous voice, using the
words of Henryk Sienkiewicz’s ‘The Flood’:
“Then something thundered, and there
was a sound as if in a thousand forges men
were beating anvils with hammers {…}
The hussars had given rein to their horses.
O God,what an impetus!” comes booming
out. The revamped design by Polish
manufacturer Arrinera Automotive with
the help of prolific British entrepreneur,
engineer and designer Lee Noble has been
in the making since 2008 and last year they
revealed the finished product.
Driving Capacity
Arrinera says they have devoted 14
months to perfecting the development
of the current design. Dynamic features
include the front of the car being
designed close to the ground
which is said to vastly improve its
aerodynamic properties while the
two air intakes enables cooling
air to be directed onto the hot
brakes. The Polish car-maker is
also overly pleased with the side
view of their debut model. They
say that the Hussarya gives the
impression of being surprisingly
asymmetrical with the passenger
cabin moved forward and the
door lines risen distinctively –
features that you do not see very
often in everyday traffic.
With an amazing acceleration of
3.2 seconds from 0-60 mph with a top
speed of 211 mph and an 8-cylinder
6.2-litre engine with a maximum power of
650HP and 820 Nm torque, the centrally
positioned engine makes the Hussarya an
amazing car to drive. The front wheels
are equipped with 6-piston callipers and
380mm brake discs while the rear is
packed with 4-piston callipers and 350mm
brake discs. The sound that comes from
the engine is smooth, reassuring and the
wide open road for this beauty is for
the taking. Thirty-three units have been
produced so grab one if you can before it
is too late.
Lamborghini’s latest model, the Veneno
was designed as a racing prototype and
road-going supercar tribute to the 50th
anniversary of Automobili Lamborghini
and featured at the Geneva Motor Show
this year. Its design consistently focuses
on optimum aerodynamics and cornering
stability, and although it has racing
properties, it is fully homologated for
the road. With an even more astounding
acceleration of 2.8 seconds from 0-60 mph
and a top speed of 220 mph, the Veneno
is probably the fastest car out there. If
you were thinking of grabbing one of
these, unfortunately, only three units were
produced and have already been sold to
customers.
The Lamborghini Veneno features
a 12-cylinder power unit with a
displacement of 6.5 litres, an extremely
fast-shifting 7-speed ISR transmission with
five driving modes and permanent all-
wheel drive. It also packs a racing chassis
with pushrod suspension and horizontal
spring/damper units and benefits from a
CFRP monocoque, which also encases the
outer skin of this intriguing sports car.The
naming of the new model after one of the
strongest and most aggressive fighting bulls
ever keeps with the tradition of the brand
– the Taurus symbol.
Interior
Inside Poland’s first supercar, you’ll
find high quality leather and composite
materials. As expected in a sports car, the
Hussarya is equipped with an audio system,
power windows and mirrors as well as
air conditioning. A host of other features
include CD/MP3 player, four speakers,
Bluetooth hands-free car kit, remote
control central locking system, power
and heated side mirrors, 3-spoke sports
steering wheel, ergonomic sports front
seats and a leather trimmed dashboard.
The only thing we can say about the
inside of the Veneno is that carbon fibre
dominates the interior, especially in the
area of the central tunnel and the sills.
The two lightweight bucket seats are
made from Lamborghini’s patented Forged
Composite and lightweight woven carbon-
fibre Carbonskin clads the entire cockpit,
part of the seats and the headliner, which
helps to reduce the weight and
increase the driving experience.
Other than that, Lamborghini have
not revealed any more details in
terms of technology, comfort or
sporty enhancements.
Exterior
One of the most awesome
features of the Hussarya is the
optional ‘thermal vision camera’
which monitors the area in front
of the car at the distance of a few
hundred metres. The two spoilers
serve as additional air brakes at
speeds beyond 93 mph, which can be
activated by the brake pedal. At the back of
the car, the unique styling of this supercar
is further enhanced by muffler housings
with diffusers that resemble the exhaust
nozzles of a jet airplane. The chassis
designed by British designer Lee Noble
is made from high-strength steel that is
extraordinarily light and characterised by
high deformation resistance. And, as an
option, the body, interior and floor can be
made from Carbon/Kevlar fibre composite
materials.
The front end of the new Lamborghini
Veneno equally works as a large