Supercar Manufacturer, Zarooq Motors, Launches the Production of a Limited Edition, the SandRacer 500GT - Seite 2

The architecture of the car (space frame racing chassis) has been improved and tested (through a series of virtual crash testing and through significant testing on circuits and Off-Road by professional drivers). The drivetrain is now a longitudinal racing-grade 5-speed sequential gearbox from Weddle industries, to withstand the most demanding conditions. The maximum suspension travel has been extended to 45cm thanks to Dakar-grade Intrax dampers.

"The technical choices we have made were driven by our objectives of providing superior performance on circuits, roads or any terrain," summarized Laffite.

The company has set up capabilities to maintain the vehicles both in the GCC and Europe while Zarooq Motors manufacturing facilities are spread between Monaco and the UAE. "We want to be close to our roots in the desert but also close to our customers and our strategic partners in Europe, that is why we are spreading our capabilities over two geographies," explains Al Qadi.

Zarooq Motors has also spent the last 18 months fine-tuning every detail of the body of the SandRacer 500 GT to make it look even more aggressive, with a refined front and distinctive rear diffusers and striking exhausts (one can easily remove the diffusers if you go for heavy off-road by the way). Compared to the specifications initially announced, everything has been upgraded and improved from performance to engine, to style and equipment. "We listened to our clients who definitely wanted something more powerful, lighter, with an even more radical design and with a luxury interior," said Iannis Mardell, one of the founders.

Sales of the first limited-edition series of 35 supercars have started aimed at an exclusive clientele with a price tag starting at $450.000 in the UAE.

"The first clients, both in the GCC and Europe, are mostly VIPs and car collectors, that's why we also offer bespoke options and concierge services," said Laetitia Laffite, in charge of exclusive partnerships.

The first Models which have already been ordered will be delivered by Q4 this year.

Previous Press quotes:

"Cross between a BMW X6, Range Rover Evoque and a Dakar racer" - Top Gear

"The Sandracer is an Off-Road Lamborghini of Arabia" - Art of Gears

"Supercar built by a Dubai startup that will disrupt the off-road car market" - Forbes

"At home in the desert and on Asphalt" - Ubergizmo

About Zarooq Motors 

Zarooq Motors is the first manufacturer of supercars based in the UAE and Monaco. The company specializes in exclusive handcrafted supercars with distinct off-road capabilities.