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Unveiled: World's First Turkish Sportscar
True Story. In a car exhibition, 4 years ago, a Turkish businessman who wasn't allowed to inspect Lamborghini's latest sportscar decided to create his own. Turkey now has a new automobile manufacturer, and Etox (established 2006) has produced a prototype worth drooling over. The Zafer [Victory], a punchy two-seater which packs 272bhp with a top-of-the-range 3-liter V6 engine, was unveiled on 30th August - Victory Day in Turkey.
Etox is the first Turkish automobile manufacturer dedicated exclusively to building sports cars. Its first model, the Etox Zafer, will become the first ever Turkish sports car. Designing the Zafer took 6 months after testing and surveying among hundreds of other prototypes. The latest prototype was created by 46 Turkish engineers in 2 years. The 100,000 kilometer quality tests of the Etox Zafer are currently under way.The license for mass production of the Etox Zafer has been granted by the Turkish Government and the company aims to produce 20 cars per annum in its first year of production. Etox is envisioning to produce up to 500 cars per annum in the coming years. Etox is almost 100% manufactured and assembled in Turkey. Only the engines are imported from a French auto manufacturer company. Etox is planning to develop its own engines within 2 years time.
The price tag? A modest $56,900.
Here are the videos of the beast in action and more photos after the jump:
Sources: 1, 2, 3.
21 thoughts:
Nice looking rig. And a fair price. I bet they get you on parts and service, though.
Hi Ilker. Thanks for the info. I have blogged about it on my auto blog as well.
An interesting looking car. I'm not a huge fan of those small little lights but the overall design is pretty nice, if a bit restrained.
really nice looking car.
hope all the best for them.
Looks very streamlined all except for one spot around the hood area that appears as though it will cause some serious drag. The engine looks like it has some room for improvement. Overall the price seems rather fair for a sports car except that I am unsure what gives this car the title sports car. I have seen twenty thousand dollar cars with more horse power than this one has to offer. Overall I must say props to the Turks and hopefully it goes well for them.
Very nice, i'm noting elements of Porsche and Nissan 350Z in the design. If the Zafer can be marketed in the EU it would do much to boost Turkey's image as a modern, forward-thinking state. Good stuff!
Great car, some type of Porsche. New president and now a new automobile manufaturer. Go Turkey Go.
I like the 'badge" logo.
Red Hot Car!!! I love it.
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Awesome Cars
These's are very special cars that most would love to have .Jack Sorenson The novel- The Child of the Shadows
That's a cool looking car, need more "maturity" but it's a good beginning.
It's cool and really nice to hear that Turkey can make sportscar now! Congrats to people of Turkey as well :)
That is a feel good story. Hopefully it is not a turkey of a car.
Great stuff. Sounds exciting. Wonder when they will be distributed in California.
It's bizarre, because the story tells that Ferruccio Lamborghini went to Ferrari asking for some changes to his car. They didn't, so Lamborghini created one of its own ...
That is really bizarre Stefano. It's like a chain reaction!
Pretty impressive. Guys, for those of you that may not know, this is a real accomplishment. So it can always be tweaked later.
This car is hot.
I would buy thins car tomorrow if she is on the market.
It looks like a TVR...
Jon
http://www.sportscardriven.com
Seems like good accomplishment for a first attempt. I assume the angineering & construction of the vehicle is lightweight and the given horsepower should provide it with astonishing performance if not to the levels of exotic models. But for that price this car should be a hit. The Turks are making a silent but steady entry into the sports car arena, check out the Onuk Sazan, another Turkish sports car recently unveiled. Good stuff. Wheres my cheque book? :)
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