Chaos Is The World's First 'Ultracar,' And It Costs Up To $14.4M
by AutoExpert | 2 November, 2021
It's been a while since Spyros Panopoulos Automotive from Greece, a brand-new automaker unveiled images of Chaos, what it calls the world's first ultracar. Without more evidence, these claims are suspect, but let's look at the details as they stand on the manufacturer's website.
The Chaos is driven by a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V10 engine with two power levels and a dual-clutch transmission that sends power to all four wheels. With a redline of 10,000-11,000 rpm, the "Earth Version" generates 2,049 hp (1,528 kW / 2,077 PS) and 1,389 Nm (1,025 lb-ft) of torque.
This one goes from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 1.9 secs and from 0 to 300 km/h (0-186 mph) in 7.9 secs, according to the manufacturer, while t he 1/4 mile run takes 8.1 secs.
The top-of-the-line "Zero Gravity" has even more force, with 3,065 hp (2,285 kW / 3,107 PS) and 1,984 Nm (1,463 lb-ft) of torque. 11,800-12,200 rpm is the new redline. The company claims that the Chaos is an automobile that accelerates quicker than an F1 or any other two-wheeled or four-wheeled vehicle ever manufactured. At least, as none of this has been proven.
The "Zero Gravity" is said to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 1.55 secs, from 100 to 200 km/h (62-124 mph) in 1.7 secs, and from 0 to 300 km/h (0-186 mph) in 7.1 secs. The stated 1/4 mile time is a world-record-breaking 7.5 secs, which, if true, would put it ahead of the fully-electric Rimac Nevera (8.58 secs), which now holds the record.
Panopoulos claims a max speed of over 500 km/h (310 mph), and the effort will be made at the Ehra-Lessien circuit with Red Bull as a sponsorship.
Chaos has sharp edges and intricate intakes all over the bodywork. The low ground clearance and huge front overhang seem incompatible with even the slightest inclination. Moreover, the suspension travel also appears to be short, with the wheels alarmingly near to the wheel arches.
Inside, Chaos has a yoke-style steering wheel with a touchscreen, a big touchscreen in front of the passenger, a few conventional buttons, and a heads-up display. Almost every inside component is made of carbon fiber, zylon, titanium, magnesium, or Alcantara.
SP Automotive mentions augmented reality, VR glasses, 5G, fingerprint identification, voice commands, and face-recognition cameras that scan drivers' facial expressions to alter driving parameters to their moods and skills.
The business plans to build just 20 Chaos units per continent, with Sotheby's handling the distribution. The standard 2,000 hp Chaos will cost about €5.5 million (around $6.4 million), while the full-spec 3,000 hp model would cost up to €12.4 million ($14.4 million). Besides, record-breaking efforts are scheduled for 2022-2023.
