Skip advert
Advertisement

VLF Automotive Force 1 V10 rolls into Detroit 2016

VLF Automotive reveals its "All-American Supercar", with 745bhp and extremely limited production

Alongside the Destino saloon, VLF Automotive has debuted its striking Force 1 V10 at the 2016 Detroit Motor Show. Limited to just 50 units a year, the supercar gets a 745bhp 8.4-litre V10 from the Dodge Viper.

VLF Automotive is a new company formed with Henrik Fisker (who built the ill-fated Karma and is credited with designing the Aston Martin DB9), former GM boss Bob Lutz and racing driver Ben Keating. With those names behind it, it could be a Force to be reckoned with.

The styling won't be to everyone's tastes, with a mass of slits and grilles at the front giving the car a distinctive face. The rear end reveals its Dodge Viper connections, with the same cab-rearward layout and super-wide rear tyres.

Advertisement - Article continues below

It even gets the same side-exit exhausts as the Dodge, but VLF insists it's more sophisticated under the skin. The computer-controlled active suspension is straight from Keating's racing Vipers, while the tan leather-lined cabin even gets a champagne bottle holder between the seats.

It's not all talk, however, as VLF promises a hypercar-worrying top speed of 218mph and a 0-60mph time of three seconds flat. That naturally-aspirated V10 feeds the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox, with a six-speed automatic optional.

Considering that performance, its starting price of $268,000 almost seems like a bargain. Production begins in April 2016, but expect those 50 units to sell out fairly quickly.

Read more about the highlights at the 2016 Detroit Motor Show here...

Skip advert
Advertisement
Skip advert
Advertisement

Most Popular

Fuel duty frozen, but new car buyers hit by VED hikes
Parliament

Fuel duty frozen, but new car buyers hit by VED hikes

Labour’s first budget spares drivers at the pumps, while industry raises investment fears
News
31 Oct 2024
Renault 5 review
Renault 5 - front tracking

Renault 5 review

The retro-inspired Renault 5 electric supermini is well-priced, nice to drive, and has great tech
In-depth reviews
31 Oct 2024
New Hyundai Inster 2024 review: quirky EV is appealing despite its high price
Hyundai Inster - front

New Hyundai Inster 2024 review: quirky EV is appealing despite its high price

The new Hyundai Inster EV is fun to drive, has plenty of space and is well equipped
Road tests
1 Nov 2024