Which Automakers Should Build A New Supercar?
Jalopnik • • technology
Key Points:
- The author invites readers to suggest which automaker should create a new supercar, encouraging ideas from established brands like Bugatti and Lamborghini to startups like Lucid or unconventional choices such as Toyota, Kia, GMC, or Land Rover.
- The author expresses a personal preference for Peugeot to make a new supercar, citing the brand's rich racing heritage, including three Le Mans wins and the current 9X8 in FIA WEC competition.
- Peugeot has a history of supercar concepts such as the 1984 Quasar, 1986 Proxima, and 1988 Oxia, which competed with iconic models like the Ferrari F40 and Porsche 959, highlighting its capability in this segment.
- The author suggests that Peugeot could leverage the 9X8's design and hybrid V6 powertrain for a production supercar, emphasizing the potential for a visually striking and performance-oriented vehicle.
- Readers are encouraged to share their own ideas for new supercar makers, with the author planning to compile and share favorite responses.
