I don't know, all these new companies coming up with lightweight racers. Just when you thought that surely there is no-one left that wants a bite of the cherry, here comes another. this here is a hardcore version of an already speedy racer from the California-based supercar company Ruzvani. it is essentially an Atom with the modesty to cover up, with the chassis of an Atom but panels to cover up the rather bare structure of the Atom. And, as a covered-up Atom, it definately beats the Atom in a beauty contest, in my opinion. So, let's dive under the bonnet...
...And what we find is no less than astounding. under the bonnet is a Honda 2.4 litre four cylinder K24 engine, which on its own is not breath-taking. But, as the 'X' version, there are also two high-powered turbochargers, which means that the power figure is 700BHP. I can only surmise that some sort of witchcraft has happened here, either that or incredible engineering. Being an Atom with clothes does mean that the Atom is lighter, but the Rezvani is still very light, at 839KG. Surely you can see where this is going. High power + lightweight=blistering pace, right? Correct. 0-60MPH in 2.5 seconds, to be exact. And Rezvani doesn't really believe in driver aids, and because of this there are none, with the exception of two carbon fibre rear wings.
However. I feel an enormous sense of deja vu here. How man times have I been here and said something like 'we'll just have to hope this company flourishes.' And, sad as it is, usually no-one hears from them again. And, with only 5 Rezvani Beast X's being made, and at a price of £215,000, this will probably be another. And that is sad.
Nev
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