It's funny how it's tough, even for hypercars, to stand out in this time and age. The advent of EVs has spawned many new and aspirational automakers, with even the likes of tech giants planning to punch their way in. It's not far off when we see Apple and Huawei cars on the road. So, for an automaker to stand out in the 21st Century, downright performance is not just enough.

And Czinger knows it quite too well and has taken a ballsy approach on manufacturing their halo car - the 21C, using 3D printing technology. Yup, this uber-futuristic car has most of its components 3D printed. In 2020, when Czinger pitched forth their ambitious car to the world, it was quite overwhelming, and many even thought that it's too good to be true.

But here we are, with the production version of the Czinger C21 that is wider, lighter, and more aggressive-looking. Another intriguing fact is that almost all the components are developed in-house, including its dense 2.9L Twin-Turbo V8 motor. Clearly, this American hypercar is going to give a tough run, even to the likes of equally enticing all-electric newcomers like the insane Rimac Nevera and Lotus Evija.

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Czinger C21 Packs An In-House Developed 1,250 HP Twin-Turbo Hybrid V8

2021 Czinger 21C engine bay view
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Looking at the Czinger C21, the chances are high for people to think of it to be a high-tech EV. But it is actually powered by a brawny flat-plane hybrid V8. In fact, the C21 packs one of the most energy-dense powertrains: with a total combined power output of 1,250 HP at a peak of 11,000 RPM. The 2.9-liter twin-turbo V8 is rear-mid-mounted and sends power to the rear wheels.

The front wheels are powered by 2 electric motors coupled to a lithium titanate battery pack. It gets torque vectoring upfront and is an active AWD system with power being transmitted via a 7-Speed sequential transaxle. A 100 HP upgrade is also offered as a track package. As the hybrid system is charged on-board, the C21 also gets a 3rd electric motor coupled to the V8 and acts as a generator.

Production-Spec C21 Claims 0-60 MPH In Under 2 Seconds: Top Speed Of Upto 281 MPH

2021 Czinger 21C does 0-60 mph in under 2 seconds
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Insane numbers are the norm for hypercars, and the Czinger C21 is no different. This mad machine does 0-62 MPH in just 1.9 seconds and hits the quarter-mile mark in an insane 8.1 seconds. In its 'mellow' settings, the C21 has a top speed of 268 MPH, but when tweaked to meet the car's optional Vmax configuration with a lower ride height and a few tweaks, the Czinger C21 does 281 MPH. The C21 narrowly misses out on the speed record for production cars which is currently held by SSC Tuatara at 282.9 MPH. This car has the glorious 1:1 power to weight ratio and the insane part is that it can run as a zero-emission vehicle.

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Czinger C21 Is The First-Ever Extensively 3D-Printed Car

2021 Czinger 21C production version rear third quarter ariel view
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The Czinger C21 is designed and manufactured in Los Angeles using insane ground-breaking technology. Their production technique is patented and includes automated AI-based design software. The clever use of technology and precise manufacturing techniques allow Czinger and his team to make artistic components with extreme durability and purpose. Most of the components on the C21 are made out of aluminum, titanium, and Inconel; and most are 3d-printed for insane precision and weight saving. The chassis is put together using robots in one location and also puts forth the idea of efficient manufacturing techniques. The outer body panels are formed in molds.

The Production-Spec C21 Is Wider And Lighter: Looks Straight Out Of A Sci-Fi Movie

2021 Czinger 21C hd supercar wallpaper
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The production version of the Czinger C21 retains most of the design cues that follow the concept of functional art. It follows 'line logic' which explains the hypercar's minimal yet dramatic shape. Every cut and crease is of a function here and aerodynamic efficiency has been given quite the importance. The production model is now 80.7-inches wider and has been made lighter with the dry weight now at 2,733 pounds from 2,755 pounds. All of this helps the C21 achieve an insane 1,355 pounds of downforce at just 100 mph.

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The Centered Driver And Passenger Seats Adds To Its Emotional Appeal

2021 Czinger 21C cockpit view
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Kevin Czinger, the visionary behind the Czinger C21 is a person who loves motorcycling, and the most emotional aspect for him is the centralized sitting position. It gives a sense of control and confidence, and so he applied it to the C21. This is not the first time that the production car has a center-mounted driver seat, as McLaren did it first with the F1, 30 years ago! But here the passenger sits exactly behind the driver, just like in a fighter jet, and the cabin is surprisingly spacious for the layout.

2021 Czinger 21C interior view
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The scissor doors are some of the longest we have seen in a car, of course, after the revolutionary Koenigsegg Gemera. The door setup allows for easy ingress and egress for a tightly put-together car like the C21. The seating layout and materials of choice are rather luxurious and plan to keep you cozy while going on an adrenaline run around the racetrack.

Only 80 Of These 3D-Printed Hypercars Will Be Made

2021 Czinger 21C production version rear third quarter view
Via: Media.czinger.com

Exclusivity runs at the core of the Czinger C21 and this revolutionary hypercar is limited to just 80 units. Keeping the insane cost of manufacturing, this is still an impressive production run. When revealed last year, the Czinger C21 was priced at $1.7 million, but we expect it to rise evidently with the production version. Czinger also plans to expand his ambitious portfolio with threw more models already in the pipeline.

Sources: Media.czinger.com, Topgear.com, Motorauthority.com, Motor1.com, Caricos.com

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