New Ginetta Akula Supercar Reaches 200MPH, Costs $446,000
Ginetta has just unveiled its brand new Akula supercar at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, dressing it in ‘Typhoon Black’, as opposed to the model showcased in the official release from last week. The name Akula was chosen because it means ‘shark’ in Russian. It’s also the term used for a class of nuclear-powered attack submarines in Russia, which is fitting for a vehicle whose 6.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 is said to produce over 600 HP and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. Power is transfered to the rear wheels through a Ginetta-developed 6-speed sequential paddle-shift unit. It tips the scales at 1,150kg (2,535 pounds) and can reach 200mph (320km/h). Pricing kicks off at £340,000 OTR in the UK, which is roughly $446,000. Despite the hefty tag, 60% of the 20 available units have already been sold. “The concept behind the Akula was to build something truly individual, something that other brands cannot do due to corporate constraints. Designed to cut through the air li...