Fulgura

Overview


Passionate mechanics, Abdeslam Laraki, confesses have always dreamed of building cars. Former student at the school of design Espera Sbarro, this young man of 31 years is also passed by the Art Center in Vevey and Strate College of Issy-les-Moulineaux. In 1997, he created several structures in Casablanca, which Laraki Automobiles and Conceptor Laraki, an engineering firm that works on orders for luxury yachts (the emir of Bahrain is his client). The genesis of the Fulgura is a concept car presented in Geneva in 2002, a cut the lines wise enough to test the market and realized on the basis of a Lamborghini Diablo. The response from potential clients has been positive, Abdeslam Laraki decided to create an entirely new car.


Design

Designed by itself, Fulgura won in originality compared to the concept car. The car is longer and wider, the design is more spectacular. It is equipped with doors opening to élytres and mirror-shaped wings. Imposing and vertical, the stern receives air vents whose motives are inspired by those of moucharabies. Placed vertically and rejected on the sides, the four exhaust outlets are also involved in the aesthetics of the back. With the exception of group motor propellant original Mercedes, all parts (chassis tubular aluminum rolling trains, suspensions and body carbon fibre) are designed and made in workshops Laraki in Casablanca, where the car will be manufactured.

Engines

The Laraki Fulgura is powered by a V12 Mercedes 36 valves 6.2 litres which was prepared in collaboration with Brabus. Featuring two turbochargers, it delivers the power of 660 hp and torque implausible of 1300 Nm at 1800 rpm! Extremely light with its 1 250 kilos announced despite its impressive mechanical, Laraki Fulgura enjoys a power-weight ratio of 1.89 kilogram per horse, allowing a speed of 350 km / h and 0 to 100 km / h run 3.4 seconds. The transmission is entrusted to a sequential gearbox and six reports. The suspensions are multi-type and magnesium wheels are 19 inches of pavement 235/35 tires in front and 335/25 at the rear. In contrast with the daring style exterior, the cabin is simple and classic (apart form of pommel original shifter). For materials, leather upholstery, alcantara and brushed aluminum for decorative, in addition to the well-being of passengers a power steering, air conditioning and audio system. The Fulgura presented to the World Cup is a pre-series. The final version will be exhibited in March 2005 in Geneva, where its marketing will start at a price of 300 € 000. The car will be built to 99 numbered copies over a period of four years. A second model will support soon, more affordable (around 150 000 €). A model of this future GT 2 + 2 engine before the rest is presented to the World.