Slovenia's supercar: The Tushek Renovatio T500
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The Slovenian supercar
The Renovatio T500 will make its UK debut in September
The Salon Privé, where the T500 will debut, begins on September 5
A composite body sits aboard a tubular chassis
The Renovatio T500 is outfitted with scissor doors
The T500 weighs around 2,497 lbs. (1,133 kg) at the curb
Inside, the T500 has such comforts as AC and a Bluetooth-equipped audio system
The T500 made its world debut at the Top Marques Monaco this past April
The T500 uses an Audi V-8 engine
Tushek claims that the T500 hits 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.7 seconds
Tushek lists the top speed at 311 km/h (193 mph)
Company founder Aljosa Tushek wanted a car that could properly combine race car driving characteristics with everyday usability
The Renovatio T500 is one of the latest in a growing list of 'supercars from 'round the world'
A big wing and rear diffuser add aerodynamics
Company founder Aljosa Tushek wanted a car that could properly combine race car driving characteristics with everyday usability
Tushek plans to build only 30 examples of the Renovatio T500
Tushek is planning a second car, which will offer even higher performance
Tushek will debut the Forego T700, its second car, next year
The T500 uses ventilated carbon-ceramic disc brakes
The T500 puts out up to 450 horses
Article Summary
In the future, every nation on the globe may just have its own home-brewed supercar. We're getting closer every year, one country at a time. We've seen a 1,100-hp electric supercar from Croatia. Brazil and Poland have chimed in with their thoughts on supercar design. The Netherlands and Denmark have represented. Now, Slovenia has a little something to say.
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