What do you do if a regular super-car just doesn't get your gears going?
Developer your own of course! Millionaire Cameron Glickenhaus did just that a few years ago, commissioning Pininfarina to design his own, modern-day, interpretation of a classic Ferrari. Based up the Enzo, the P4/5 was certainly a looker. But not content, Glickenhaus then commissioned a race car version, hired a team and drivers, took it to the Nurburgring and raced it at the 24 hour race.
It seems instead of quenching his thirst, it only fed it however. So now we end up with this, the SCG 0003s. Instead of being based on a Ferrari, or being a homage to one, this is a different beast entirely. Also, unlike the previous creations, it isn't for a personal collection. If you want one (and have the requisite funds), you can buy one. In essence then, the next step was setting up a new car company. You have to hand it to him. It exists, it is real, and it was at the 2015 International Geneva Motor Show.
The design of the SCG 003s (Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus - Stradale) is inspired by a LeMans race car, but then adapted for the road. It sits on a carbon chassis and as you can see in the images, it looks simply incredible. Adding to the drama is the visible carbon weave. The mid-mounted engine is a 3.5 Honda V6 block, but with two turbochargers to boost power to 530bhp. Customers can also choose a (not yet specified) V12 however. Performance is set to be stunning too, thanks to a properly race derived suspension set-up and a low curb weight of 1350kg.
However, £1.6million is a fair chunk of change and for that the name 'SCG 003' has zero brand image, nor reputation to build upon. Worse, it is simply a rubbish title. If no one has heard of you, at least call in something crazy. Just look at Hennessey and their ‘Venon’. SCG003s is too nerdy. On the flip side, maybe people will be too busy taking pictures of the striking design to be worried about what it actually is.
We'll be keeping an eye out at this years Nurburgring 24 Hour race, where Glickenhaus with enter the SCG003c (‘c’ at the end for ‘Competitizione’ - The race car variant). A good result there could make or break the fortunes of this fledgling super-car brand.
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