Awaiting the Arrival of SP Automotive Chaos

Designed By Harshvardhan Taunk

SP Automotive unveils "Chaos," touted as the world's first ‘ultracar,' with over 3,000 hp.

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With a sticker price reaching up to $14.4 million, Chaos aims to redefine extreme automobile performance.

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Skepticism surrounds Chaos's production, given the history of ambitious hypercar projects.

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Promising 3,065 hp, Chaos challenges the industry's norms with its unparalleled power.

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The ‘Zero Gravity' trim targets an astonishing 1.55-second 0-62 mph acceleration.

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A 'Watered-Down Earth Version' offers a more modest 2,049 hp for a humbler performance.

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Chaos features a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V10 engine capable of reaching 12,200 rpm.

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Top speed targets exceed 310 mph, with plans for a Vmax run at Volkswagen's test track.

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SP Automotive plans to build 100 Chaos vehicles, priced from $6.4 to $14.4 million.

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Sotheby's will act as the exclusive dealer.

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