It was back in 2008 when the Arash AF10 was revealed in production guise. Fast forward eight years later to present time, the supercar is now being given an update to keep up with the times. Its heart lies an extremely powerful hybrid powertrain consisting of a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine working together with four electric motors – two on the front axle and two at the rear.
The conventional engine is capable of pushing out 900hp and 1,200Nm whereas the electric motors have a combined output of 1,180 hp and 1,080 Nm. This gives the all-wheel-drive 2016 AF10 a total power output of 2,080 hp and a gigantic 2,280 Nm! As a result, the AF10 is capable of hitting 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds before topping out at more than 323 km/h.
The combustion engine sends its power to the wheels through a 6-speed manual gearbox or an optional automatic transmission featuring paddle-shift. Each electric motor is equipped with a 2-speed gearbox and teamed up to the 32-kWh lithium-ion battery which in “Race” mode is automatically recharged via the quad electric motors that act as generators.
Aside from the powertrain, the chassis of the AF10 is made from carbon fiber, apart from the front and rear subframes that are built from machined aluminum. It has double wishbone suspension at the front and rear and a number of aerodynamic aids to help stick it to the pavement.
For prospective AF10 customers looking for an even more pure experience, the car can be ordered in ‘Racer’ specification which includes a full roll cage, special livery, fire extinguisher and an intercom.
The AF10 will be unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show at the beginning of next month with retail price of £1.1M (RM6.5 million) with the ‘Racer’ configuration adding an extra £100,000 (RM590,000) to the sales price.
Driving Performance
Top Speed
Overall more than 201mph with combustion engine
Overall more than 200mph with electric motors
Acceleration
0 -100km/h – less than 3 seconds
0-200km/h – less than 8 seconds
0 – 300km/h – less than 27 seconds
Overtaking acceleration
80-120km/h – less than 1.8s
Acceleration in electric mode only
0 – 60km/h – less than 3 seconds
0 -100km/h – less than 5 seconds
