Spain’s GTA Motors launches new Spano supercar

Posted Wed Apr 29 2009 7:11 PM by Jeremy Weber

The new Spano is claimed to have a top speed in excess of 350km/h

Fans of video gaming might associate the letters GTA with a long-running series of mayhem and madness - and more than a little automotive hoonage. But in this case it's the name of a Spanish motorsports company that runs a pair of cars in the Formula 3 championship. Racing is a great way to build a reputation, but to reach a global audience a production car is the only way to go. In that case, we will be hearing a lot more about GTA Motor as the company has just launched a brand new supercar called the Spano.

Production will be limited to 99 units, although after the initial run a handful of special edition models are expected to be launched.

The experience in motorsport has been a key ingredient for the development of the car, and this can be seen in its chassis, which has been created by combining Kevlar and carbon-fiber with a mix of titanium thrown in as well. The engine, on the other hand, is totally unique. It's a V10 unit mounted in a longitudinal rear position, sending 780hp (582kW) and 679lb-ft (920Nm) of torque to the rear wheels via a seven-speed sequential-manual gearbox.

Other race car derived technologies include the geometry of the car’s double wishbone suspension configuration and adjustable shock absorbers. The tires are also similar to the units used in racing - in this case a specially developed Pirelli PZero unit which measures 255mm on 19in wheels at the front and 335mm on 20in wheels at the rear. Braking hardware consists of 380mm carbon-ceramic discs with six-piston calipers from AP Racing.

Initial testing has shown that the new supercar will be able to accelerate from 0-100km/h in less than three seconds and reach a top speed in excess of 350km/h, but we’ll have to wait until the first independent tests come out until we can determine if the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini should be feeling a little threatened.

Gallery: GTA Spano supercar

Gallery: GTA Supercar Concept

Reader Comments

Thu Feb 21 2008 8:19 PM
Sir Yappie says

i hope this guys gets the support he needs to build this. Nice fresh idea, and if it comes out soonish it may beat the design of the Lexus LFA as it obviously take styling cues from that !
Fri Feb 22 2008 2:50 AM
Paulbe says

FIRST Spanish supercar???? Hispano-Suiza or Pegaso never really happened huh?
Fri Feb 22 2008 3:35 AM
leo says

I remind the writer of Sunred SR08,
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/concept-cars/spain%E2%80%99s-sunred-sr08-supercar/
Fri Feb 29 2008 3:42 PM
Nashville says

Looks FANTASTIC! A great car obviusly. What a design! â‚¬600,000? Cheaper and cooler than the Veyron, Koenisegg or Pagani!!! Congratulations to GTA Motors.

Paulbe: Hispano Suiza, Pegaso or Tamontana are only dreams, but the GTA's looks really like a real supercar.
Thu Mar 26 2009 4:44 PM
Quantum says

the side skirt looks a bit dodgy though
Thu Apr 30 2009 3:34 AM
gazzed says

This car has taken a lot of design cues from other supercars that it does'nt have one bit of originality in it... and for that I believe it's ugly, hope it fails.
Thu May 7 2009 4:00 AM
Mike_124 says

I almost agree with "gazzed". It does take a lot of styling cues from almost every supercar that is already out. But even though it lacks originality I think its still a pretty cool looking car. I definately wouldnt mind if I saw someone driving it down the road.
Thu May 7 2009 10:28 AM
Countach says

Ugly!

A lot of these uber expensive limited edition cars are IMO, over priced kit cars! Some deserved greatness, most don't!

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