Called Sand Racer, Zarooq’s first car was penned by Anthony Jannarelly, the man who designed the Lykan Hypersport that famously starred in Fast & Furious 7. The teaser sketch suggests the coupe gets a tall front end with a muscular-looking bumper and thin headlights, a long hood, rakish A-pillars and a sleek, fastback-like roof line.
Interior pictures haven’t been published yet. However, Zarooq promises the Sand Racer boasts a well-appointed cockpit with room for two adults and all of the modern creature comforts buyers expect to find in a high-end car.
Power comes from a rear-mid-mounted 3.5-liter V6 engine that can be tuned to make anywhere between 300 and 500 horsepower. Power is sent to all four wheels, and the Sand Racer boasts up to 17 inches of suspension travel.
Designed and built in the UAE, the Zarooq Sand Racer will make its official debut next month during an event held on the sidelines of the 2015 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix. It will carry a base price of roughly $80,000, and high-end models will top out at approximately $160,000. The first deliveries are scheduled for early next year.
What’s next?
Zarooq’s plans for the Sand Racer include exporting it to a host of global markets and launching a one-make race series that will take place on a special off-road track that the firm is currently building on the outskirts of Dubai.
Ultimately, Zarooq hopes that the Sand Racer will spawn an entire lineup of high-end, off-road-focused sports cars.
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