Sunday 21 April 2013

Icona Vulcano revealed


The Icona Vulcano hybrid supercar has debuted in Shanghai, capable of hitting 220mph

On display at the Shanghai Motor Show is a new hybrid supercar from Chinese brand Icona, called the Vulcano.
The two-seater offers buyers a choice of two powertrains: a petrol V12 and single electric motor sending 937bhp to the rear, or a twin-turbo V6 driving the back wheels and two electric motors turning the front axle, with a total output of 858bhp. The less powerful set-up is called H-Turismo, while the more powerful is called H-Competizione. Icona hasn't released many specifics but has claimed that the V12-powered variant can hit 220mph. 
The powertrain was apparently designed by Claudio Lombardi, the man responsible for many of
Lancia's World Rally Championship victories in the 80s. 
The Vulcano been designed at Icona’s Shanghai base by a team led by ex-Nissan designer Samuel Chuffart. Its stance looks every bit the supercar, with a notable resemblance to the Ferrari F12berlinetta. 
The Vulcano is a showcase for the new company, which claims to offer “European transportation design, engineering and prototyping services, refined to meet Chinese tastes and expectations”.

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