Korean Supercar. - Team-BHP

v12 · 12th March 2004, 11:07

ProtoMotors , a korean company is gonna manufacture this car, named Spirra for the US markets. The car uses a tuned Ford 4.6 V8 engine producing 320 bhp, enough to propel the car to 100kmph from standstill in 4.6s.
Now this is one Korean "supercar" which really looks good. The rear looks like a older generation Toyota MR2. The front too looks a bit like the new NSX.

Fore more details : http://www.protomotors.com/

rgowani · 12th March 2004, 11:28

Nice Looking Car.

Shan2nu · 12th March 2004, 12:01

Looks ok. I just can't understand what sort of a rear wing that is. I've seen better spoilers on Premier Padminis, infact there are PPs in blore that have the exact rear wing.

The head lights are from the Gallardo, the overall shape has been taken from the NSX, the side vent is from the Murcielago. I don't like the aerodynamics on this car.

As per supercar standards....it sucks. Big time!!!!

Regards...
Shan2nu

Dippy · 12th March 2004, 13:54

There we go again Another Korean car with a masala mix of other cars.... When will they ever learn??

Cheers

Aditya · 12th March 2004, 15:51

Dosen't look that bad, but, I'd rather have a used Lotus Esprit or Porsche.

Dippy · 12th March 2004, 23:10

Yeah Addy the car doesnt look bad obviously cause its inspired from other cars. Even the Sonata doesnt look bad cause its the love child of the Jag and Merc

Cheers

v12 · 12th March 2004, 23:11

i guess they have used the Toyota MR2 platform for this "supercar".

Rehaan · 13th March 2004, 06:42

Its not bad looking, not great looking either......but im guessing that the most attractive part of this car will be the price!

_Crazi4Speed_ · 13th March 2004, 10:52

Wow, not bad..I mean its a mix of ton of cars from 360 to galladro to mr2..but 4.6 fhew thats quick isnt it..probably as quick as the 360 and i am pretty sure it couldnt cost more than 1/8th that of the 360..ofcourse i am comparing it to the 360..but just generally stating it...not bad..it will have its customers no doubt..hell it will have some customers in india as well..

L8r

toyota · 21st March 2004, 07:29

It isnt that bad. And when you say it is from kOREA , then we have to accept that it is looking better .

byramshroff · 28th March 2004, 22:50

looks pretty decent however as with all korean cars reliability and build quality are sure to be an issue

GTO · 28th March 2004, 23:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]however as with all korean cars reliability and build quality are sure to be an issue

Although I am not a fan of korean machinery, Korean cars ARE climbing up the charts in quality and reliability.

GTO

manticore · 29th March 2004, 01:04

ouch!! another korean "original" ?? guess it's just another wannabe. looks decent though i guess it's got too many slits on the body. the front section, rear louvres and the spoiler look decidedly uncool. and the wheels are more import tuner stuff than supercar. power ratings are nice, but does the car turn?? 'coz the handling must be pretty korean. but hey, even lotus is korean (owned by proton now) nowadays....hehe. must be interesting to see how this one fares.

Aditya · 29th March 2004, 08:50

Though it is owned by Proton, Lotus is still British. Even Lamborghini was owned by an Indonesian firm for some time. But it remained Italian. The factory wasn't shifted to Seoul, was it?

ported_head · 29th March 2004, 11:52

another hum-drum car from korea. the design just doesn't flow. looks more of a certain indian designer Mr. X...and whats with the rear wing? and dont you guys think there are too many slits happening? for some reason it just reminds me of the MG X Power. ahh well...

12th March 2004, 11:07	#1 (permalink)
v12 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,810 View My Garage	ProtoMotors , a korean company is gonna manufacture this car, named Spirra for the US markets. The car uses a tuned Ford 4.6 V8 engine producing 320 bhp, enough to propel the car to 100kmph from standstill in 4.6s. Now this is one Korean "supercar" which really looks good. The rear looks like a older generation Toyota MR2. The front too looks a bit like the new NSX. Fore more details : http://www.protomotors.com/ __________________ Enfield Cafe Racer completed. Yamaha Cafe Racer started.

12th March 2004, 11:28	#2 (permalink)
rgowani BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 241	Nice Looking Car. __________________ Don't Immitate, Innovate®.

12th March 2004, 12:01	#3 (permalink)
Shan2nu Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli/Blore - Karnataka - India Posts: 4,066 View My Garage	Looks ok. I just can't understand what sort of a rear wing that is. I've seen better spoilers on Premier Padminis, infact there are PPs in blore that have the exact rear wing. The head lights are from the Gallardo, the overall shape has been taken from the NSX, the side vent is from the Murcielago. I don't like the aerodynamics on this car. As per supercar standards....it sucks. Big time!!!! Regards... Shan2nu __________________ VTEC flyby - youtube.com/watch?v=1AhWJlVRPqE

12th March 2004, 13:54	#4 (permalink)
Dippy Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 4,495 View My Garage	There we go again Another Korean car with a masala mix of other cars.... When will they ever learn?? Cheers __________________ My name is Adrian Sutil. You can call me ADDY - Force India dippy@team-bhp.com

12th March 2004, 15:51	#5 (permalink)
Aditya Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,774 View My Garage	Dosen't look that bad, but, I'd rather have a used Lotus Esprit or Porsche. __________________ MH 01 T 1476 - Here we go again!!!

12th March 2004, 23:10	#6 (permalink)
Dippy Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 4,495 View My Garage	Yeah Addy the car doesnt look bad obviously cause its inspired from other cars. Even the Sonata doesnt look bad cause its the love child of the Jag and Merc Cheers __________________ My name is Adrian Sutil. You can call me ADDY - Force India dippy@team-bhp.com

12th March 2004, 23:11	#7 (permalink)
v12 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,810 View My Garage	i guess they have used the Toyota MR2 platform for this "supercar". __________________ Enfield Cafe Racer completed. Yamaha Cafe Racer started.

13th March 2004, 06:42	#8 (permalink)
Rehaan Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay / New York Posts: 7,586	Its not bad looking, not great looking either......but im guessing that the most attractive part of this car will be the price! __________________ The memory of you will ride by our side forever.

13th March 2004, 10:52	#9 (permalink)
_Crazi4Speed_ BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Shuffling between chicago and delhi Posts: 754	Wow, not bad..I mean its a mix of ton of cars from 360 to galladro to mr2..but 4.6 fhew thats quick isnt it..probably as quick as the 360 and i am pretty sure it couldnt cost more than 1/8th that of the 360..ofcourse i am comparing it to the 360..but just generally stating it...not bad..it will have its customers no doubt..hell it will have some customers in india as well.. L8r __________________ _Crazi4Speed_ Dont dress for the position you are at, dress for the position you want to be in... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../615498_35.gif

21st March 2004, 07:29	#10 (permalink)
toyota BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: bangalore Posts: 138	It isnt that bad. And when you say it is from kOREA , then we have to accept that it is looking better .

28th March 2004, 22:50	#11 (permalink)
byramshroff BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 190	looks pretty decent however as with all korean cars reliability and build quality are sure to be an issue __________________ PRINCE OF DARKNESS!!

29th March 2004, 01:04	#13 (permalink)
manticore BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cochin/New Delhi Posts: 292	ouch!! another korean "original" ?? guess it's just another wannabe. looks decent though i guess it's got too many slits on the body. the front section, rear louvres and the spoiler look decidedly uncool. and the wheels are more import tuner stuff than supercar. power ratings are nice, but does the car turn?? 'coz the handling must be pretty korean. but hey, even lotus is korean (owned by proton now) nowadays....hehe. must be interesting to see how this one fares. __________________ Nothin' like coffee, Marleys and some Clapton. Knopfler too.

29th March 2004, 08:50	#14 (permalink)
Aditya Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,774 View My Garage	Though it is owned by Proton, Lotus is still British. Even Lamborghini was owned by an Indonesian firm for some time. But it remained Italian. The factory wasn't shifted to Seoul, was it? __________________ MH 01 T 1476 - Here we go again!!!

29th March 2004, 11:52	#15 (permalink)
ported_head Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,975	another hum-drum car from korea. the design just doesn't flow. looks more of a certain indian designer Mr. X...and whats with the rear wing? and dont you guys think there are too many slits happening? for some reason it just reminds me of the MG X Power. ahh well... __________________ BE 6.5 You lose some, you lose some.

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