Naran Automotive Unveils New GT3-Inspired Hypercar: The Naran

Naran Automotive, the newest manufacturer in the luxury ultra-high-performance cars, has revealed the exterior design of its first model – The Naran. The four-seater hyper-coupé will deliver an authentic GT3-style driving experience for the road when it arrives next year, combining the uncompromising performance and dynamics of a track-focused hypercar, with opulent ultra-luxurious materials inside and out, says the company.Designed by the founder of Wyn Design, Jowyn Wong, the man behind the Apollo IE, and De Tomaso P72, The Naran encompasses a monolithic design language with sharp, purposeful lines, delivering a coupe silhouette. The bespoke 5.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine is being crafted in Germany with partners Racing Dynamics and development of vehicle dynamics is being overseen by EY3 Engineering and Daniel Mense, renowned for his work on the NIO EP9 – the electric car Nürburgring lap record-breaker.The Naran will be capable of 0-60mph in less than 2.3 seconds, 0-100mph in 4.56 seconds and an expected top speed of over 230mph, with the 5.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine producing 1,048 bhp and 1,036Nm of torque. The motorsport-inspired aerodynamic package helps produce an industry-leading 1,377kg of downforce, exceeding that of a GT3 race car.Power is delivered by an all-wheel-drive system with the option to switch to rear-wheel drive for a rewarding driving experience. The bespoke, race-derived double-wishbone suspension will apply adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars and camber and toe adjustments so customers can tailor the dynamic set-up to meet track specific demands. Damping is provided by an Ohlins four-way adjustable race-spec system. The Naran will also adopt a race-grade hydraulic steering rack, carbon-ceramic brakes developed for endurance racing, and spherical bearings for improved steering feel and precision.Ameerh Naran, CEO and founder of Naran Automotive, said: “Our vision is to create the most beautiful and thrilling cars in existence, inspiring future generations to pursue their wildest dreams. With The Naran, we are creating a unique ownership experience and a new perspective on shared driving experiences - a GT3-inspired, driver-focused, front-mid engined 2+2 hyper-coupé, that delivers unrivalled material innovation and a commitment to reviving the analogue driving experience. The Naran is the true embodiment of art on wheels, designed and developed by some of the greatest minds in the industry.”Just 49 examples of the first-of-its-kind, four-seater, all-wheel-drive, front-mid engined hyper-coupe will be created.