The Lykan Hypersport: a new league of automotive excellence

Sometimes, we enthusiasts push the envelope in terms of the cars we drive. In terms of engineering and demanded luxury, we are spoiled to unprecedented lengths with cars from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti and many others. Most recently, a Lebanese company based in the United Arab Emirates named W Motors has reached new heights of engineering ridiculousness. 

The vehicle in question: The W Motors Lykan Hypersport. 

This outstanding piece of machinery is a work of art. It will also be rare to find with a limited production run of seven units. Retail pricing numbers are rumored to start around 3.4 Million USD. 

What do you get for this hefty price tag? 

Before we get into the nuts and bolts you must first understand that the Lykan Hypersport is a future benchmark of wealth and performance. 

Breaking down this later supercar, we begin with diamond-encrusted LED headlights and exclusive interior appointments that let you know you are one of few to have the pleasure of being inside. The Lykan Hypersport has a virtual holographic display for its instrument panel and each of the seven produced cars is of course hand-assembled. 

When inside the car you are pleasantly greeted by an interior lined with diamonds, gold and platinum. Owners are said to receive a special Cyrus Klepcys watch valued at $200,000 to complement their extravagant supercar.  

The mechanical package is definitely the star of the show. W Motors has gone with a flat-six engine mounted in a mid-engine position. Thanks to a twin-turbo charging system, the engine develops up to 750 horsepower and 737 pound-feet of torque that can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 245 mph.

The overall design of the Lykan is unique, though there’s undoubtedly some recognizable influences and undertones from more established supercars or concept vehicles. The bodywork, composed mostly of carbon fiber, is constructed primarily in Italy along with its lavish interior.