Laraki
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Laraki is a Moroccan manufacturer of luxious high-performance sport cars. Its owner is Laraki Abdeslam, a 31 year old Moroccan designer who started out creating luxious yachts (the emir of Bahrein is the main client). Laraki currently produces 2 models, the Fulgura and Borac.
Fulgura
The Laraki Fulgura was the company's first attempt at a sportscar. Originally unveiled as a concept at the 2002 Geneva Motor Show, the production version debuted a year later at the same show. A slightly redesigned version of the bodywork was unveiled in 2005.
Based on the frame and mechanicals of a Lamborghini Diablo, the Fulgura receives a quad-turbo Mercedes-Benz 6.0L V12 producing 680hp, attached to a 6-speed manual transmission. A new aerodynamic carbon fibre body is also added. This brings the Fulgura to an estimated price of $555,750.
Performance for the Fulgura is an estimated top speed of 217mph (350km/h) and acceleration of 0 - 60mph in 4.5 seconds.
Borac
The Laraki Borac is the company's second model, and debuted as a concept at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. The car is planned for production, although a final design has yet to be unveiled.
The design of the Borac is that of a grand tourer, with a front engine layout and even the possibility of two (albeit small) rear seats. The Borac is not based off of an existing design, unlike the Fulgura.
A Mercedes-Benz 6.0L V12 powers the Borac as well, although it lacks the turbocharging of the Fulgura. This leads to an output of 540hp, producing a top speed of 193mph (310km/h) and acceleration from 0 - 60mph in 4.5 seconds.
External links
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