The wave of supercars and hypercars has seen a steep rise in recent years, thanks to evolving technology and the dawn of electrification. But even for the most extreme cases, naming a car "Chaos" is a clear indication of scaring people to the core with what's on the table. A humble Greek start-up Spyros Panopaulos Automotive will soon launch a 3000 HP sports car that has been named Chaos.
This naming is perfect for the disruption it will bring into the world of high-end performance machines with space-grade materials and artistically complex manufacturing techniques. Chaos promises to be so wild, that the company claims it to start a whole new segment of cars called 'ultracar' that sits about a hypercar. Ferraris and Lamborghinis look silly and bland in front of what the Chaos promises to offer.
Usage of carbon fiber, kevlar, magnesium, ceramic, titanium, and zylon for various mechanical and structural components makes this a bleeding-edge science experiment on wheels. Until now the likes of Koenigsegg and Rimac were the epitome of mind-boggling performance and out-worldly technology. But now we have a new 'Chaotic' Greek on the list!
3000 HP and a proposed power-to-weight ratio of 2:1 is enough 'chaos' already. But that is just skimming the surface of this Greek 'ultracar'.
Main Man Behind Chaos Is Known For His Addiction To Horsepower
3000 HP is a scary number, but not for Spyros Panopoulos, the man behind this mad Chaos. He has been satisfying the hunger for performance for a long time now. It was 20 years ago that he built a 1,400 HP Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 9. This car later evolved to be a 4WD monster with a whopping 2,880 HP and did a record quarter-mile time of 7.7 seconds in Abu Dhabi in 2019. 1000 horses would be meh for him!
The Second-Highest Revving Engine; 0-60 MPH In 1.8 Seconds
The heart of this Chaos is a mid-mounted 4.0-liter twin-turbo V10 motor that will be offered in 2 configurations - a 2,000 HP iteration with 11,000 RPM redline and a 3,000 HP iteration with 12,000 RPM redline. This makes it the second-highest revving engine just shy by 100 RPM from the upcoming Gordon Murray T.50. It also beats the Aston Martin Valkyrie in the RPM race by a huge margin.
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It will feature a billet aluminum engine block and hardcore internals like pistons, rods, camshaft, and valves 3D-printed out of titanium, carbon, and Inconel. Oh! And the twin turbos will be made of a compound fused using carbon fiber, titanium, and ceramic. Power will be sent to all 4 wheels via an 8-Speed DCT, and this Greek 'ultracar' does some bold claims like 0-60 MPH in 1.8 seconds and a top speed of 310 MPH.
With A 2:1 Power-To-Weight Ratio, Chaos Aims To Smash Records
Insane use of bleeding-edge technology and the priciest elements to make this 3000 HP machine all comes down to one main reason -weight savings. And SP Automotive is taken it to an unreal level as they are aiming for a 2:1 power-to-weight ratio. We have come across some cars with crazy power-to-weight ratios, but this one is off the charts. The Chaos is slated to weigh in at just 2,535 pounds!
It will try and topple the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series for the fastest production car lap record at the Nurburgring. It will also try and topple the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ that did 304 MPH. Red Bull will be a sponsor for this bold run. If that's not all then, it also plans to outsmart the all-electric Rimac Nevera that holds the record for the quarter-mile run with 8.58 seconds.
World's Strongest Monocoque Chassis Cocooned In Space Age Tech
This ultracar has a monocoque chassis made from Zylon - a material that is 1.6 times stronger than Kevlar and is used in anti-penetration cockpit protection for F1, and even in bits of NASA's Martian rover vehicles. And it's 10 times more expensive than carbon fiber. Almost all mechanical and moving parts are 3D printed with ultra-premium and hardcore materials including ceramic and Inconel.
SP Automotive Chaos Will Pack The 'Gold Standard' Of Futuristic Interiors
The interior sure looks to pack luxury, sportiness, and technology of the greatest caliber. The seats are infused into the Zylon monocoque chassis which has a golden hue to it (we dig it). The dashboard has a minimal and sleek layout with a yoke steering and possibly the slimmest infotainment screen in a modern car. Instrument clusters will be replaced with augmented reality.
A Sharp-looking Greek With The World's Lightest Metallic Wheels
The SP Automotive Chaos exterior has been teased in bits and pieces and flaunts unique 3D printed taillights, sharp headlamps, and a low-slung form factor. Even the exhaust tips are 3D printed and look nothing less than an art piece.
The highlight here is 3D printed "anadiaplasi" titanium wheels - 21-inch up front and 22-inches at the rear which are supposedly the lightest metallic wheels on a production car right now. And the brake caliper blocks showcased by them deserve to be in an art museum!
Spyros Panopaulos Automotive Will Unveil The $6.4 Million Chaos In November
This mind-boggling Greek 'ultracar' will be limited to just 100 units, and is street-legal. The base 2,000 HP model will be priced at an equivalent of $6.4 million and it shoots to $14.4 million for the 3,000 HP one. Only 20 cars will be hand-made every year and the first car is already booked for and slated for delivery in early 2022.
The prices look outrageous for a newbie since the Bugatti Divo comes at $5.4 million, and the new Rimac Nevera is just $2.9 million. But for the love, passion, and insane elements used to make this Greek monster of a performance machine, it is very well worth it.
Sources: Spyrospanopoulos.com, Carscoops.com, Greecehighdefinition.com, Newatlas.com, Greekcitytimes.com, Germancarforum.com