Supercars are a common sight in some parts of the Middle East, but until now, that region of the world has gone without an exotic of its own. Enter the LykanHypersport, an ultra-exclusive ride from Dubai-based startup W Motors. The upcoming car is said to accelerate from 0-62 mph in 2.8 seconds and offer Lamborghini-rivaling style for $3.4 million, according to WardsAuto.

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The LykanHypersport is the brainchild of Lebanese entrepreneur and designer Ralph Debbas, who began thinking up the supercar when he was an automotive design student. The wild, angular seven-figure exotic will be officially revealed to the public at the Qatar auto show, where W Motors will display a full-scale model made of carbon fiber and other lightweight materials, and built with help from specialty coachbuilder Magna Steyr Torino. The model currently lacks an interior and drivetrain, but will be powered by a midship flat-six engine from RUF, the company famous for custom Porsches. That engine is said to produce 750 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque, which could be enough to make the LykanHypersport’s claimed 242-mph top speed plausible. W Motors’ Performance estimates are based on computer simulations, as a running prototype has yet to be tested.






Because matching the performance of a comparatively cheap Lamborghini Aventador would give wealthy Middle Eastern customers nothing to brag about, the LykanHypersport will sport some serious bling. The headlights will feature diamond-encrusted LEDs, while the hood will be gold-plated – the perfect complement to the rest of the car’s lightweight construction. Inside, the supercar will receive a “holographic display” on the windshield. Whether this feature will look like the futuristic spy tech seen on the BMW i8 concept in 2011’s Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol is unknown.

The Middle East is renowned for their automobile crazy audiences and it is a common sight to see roads in Dubai, Beirut and other parts of the Gulf Region adorned with the finest automobiles from around the world. Channeling this very obsession for cars, it was only a matter of time before a revolutionary hypercar emerged from the Middle East, courtesy of the world's first Arabian Motor Company, W Motors.

July 2013 witnessed the lavish launch of W Motors at the Sursock Palace in Beirut wherein the company's shareholders publicly vowed to deliver the world's most exclusive hypercar to the passionate addressees. This ambitious promise and vision has now been realized with the birth of the elite and radical hypercar, Lykan, which was recently revealed at the renowned Qatar Motor Show held on the 29th of January, 2013 at the Doha Exhibitions Centre.

Speaking out on the Lykan, the CEO, Ralph Debbas said, "This is history in the marking, the First Arabian Hypercar, the most exceptional Hypercar the world will ever see"

Named after the most advanced species of wolves in mythical legends but written with a "K," the Lykan possesses a luxurious blend of power, advanced design and technology and exclusivity with only seven units of the car being manufactured. Absolutely distinctive in every way, the innovative Lykan boasts of 750 horsepower (395 kilometers per hour) and features a holographic display, an ID4 motion dashboard and uniquely designed seats for ultimate comfort and safety. The engine, Flat 6 twin-turbo, has been engineered with the perfect balance between power, torque and speed, creating an exceptional driving for an inimitable driving experience.

Adding a touch of modern luxury with the integration of the most refined and luxurious materials both inside and outside, the Lykan comes with Diamond encrusted LED lights that lend the hypercar a magnificent finish. Additionally, the car comes with gold-stitched interiors, a 24/7 concierge service and a patented design Cyrus Klepcys watch, that has been dedicated to Lykan owners only.

Touted a "modern machine with a touch of humanity,' the limited edition Lykan is priced at 3.4 million dollars making it one of the most exclusive and exquisite cars in the world.

Speaking out on W Motors, the founding partner Sari El-Khalil said, "In a bid to closely cater to our clientele in the region, W Motors have also recently set up offices in Downtown Dubai with plans to open offices, showrooms and design studios around the Gulf region."