Italian hopeful Vygor has presented set set of images
portraying a mock-up of its planned four
wheel drive crossover coupé although little information
has been forthcoming and the possible viability of this
project is quite unclear as yet.
Vygor appeared ten days
ago from nowhere with a press release announcing plans
to build a high performance car, although the flowery
language and lack of detail didn't impress that there
would be too much substance forthcoming. A second
statement yesterday offered a few details of the project and
showed that Vygor had improved their skills at writing a
press release in the meantime.
To be called Opera,
Vygor calls its project an SUV. It has the lines of a
two-door coupé featuring a raised ride height. "Thanks
to sophisticated technical solutions it offers the
pleasure of driving a Gran Turismo car, combined with
the safety of permanent 4 wheel drive and the comfort of
high ground clearance," read a statement from Vygor
today.
However the Opera's
first problem will be a lack of Italianess - visually at
least. The design feels somewhat Japanese with the rear
end incorporating Honda design language thinking. The
distinctive front end will only have niche appeal, while
sporty touches include an air vent in the bonnet, small
outlets in the front wings behind the wheel arches and
twin exhaust exits on either side.
Vygor says that the
Opera will weigh in at just 1500 kg, quite a claim to
make for a crossover style vehicle with
four-wheel-drive. The company, which lists itself as
being in the Tuscan town of Lecca, says it will use a
tubular chassis made from high strength steel and a mix
of composite parts and steel for the body. Ambitiously,
Vygor hopes to build 150 examples of the Opera.
Other details include
double triangular wishbone suspension all-round and
special shock absorbers, while the engine will have
"three different power steps from 300 to over 400 hp".
Different ride heights will be available with wheels
sized between 18- and 22-inches. Inside, the Opera will
feature leather upholstery and customisation options
including different dashboard instruments.
Project partners
include budding Italian racing car constructor Egofer
Racing which will assemble the Opera, Acripoli
(composite materials) and Bonomo (interior trimmings).
Other partners include Directo and Maroil.
