In the past there have been attempts to create a supercar with off-road capabilities. But Dubai-based manufacturer Zarooq Motors claims to be the first to pull off the balancing act between track performance and all-terrain excellence. The Sandracer 500GT aims to combine the luxury and speed of a Lamborghini with the sensibilities of a dune racer. Scroll through the gallery to discover more about the Sandracer 500GT and other luxury takes on off-road cars.
Sandracer 500GT —
In the past there have been attempts to create a supercar with off-road capabilities. But Dubai-based manufacturer Zarooq Motors claims to be the first to pull off the balancing act between track performance and all-terrain excellence. The Sandracer 500GT aims to combine the luxury and speed of a Lamborghini with the sensibilities of a dune racer. Scroll through the gallery to discover more about the Sandracer 500GT and other luxury takes on off-road cars.
The company has started work on 35 limited edition cars.
Sandracer 500GT —
The company has started work on 35 limited edition cars.
The cars start at a price of $450,000.
Sandracer 500GT —
The cars start at a price of $450,000.
The car can go 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds.
Sandracer 500GT —
The car can go 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds.
Italdesign's Parcour is a four-wheel-drive concept car that combines supercar specifications with that of an SUV. The car uses a V10 engine and has 542 bhp.
Giugiaro Parcour —
Italdesign's Parcour is a four-wheel-drive concept car that combines supercar specifications with that of an SUV. The car uses a V10 engine and has 542 bhp.
A Bugatti meets 4x4 SUV drive. Turin-based Camal Design Centre has designed a car which is aiming to have the performance of a super-powered car with SUV specification. Its top speed is 241 mph and it can go 0-60 mph in 3 seconds.
Camal Ramusa —
A Bugatti meets 4x4 SUV drive. Turin-based Camal Design Centre has designed a car which is aiming to have the performance of a super-powered car with SUV specification. Its top speed is 241 mph and it can go 0-60 mph in 3 seconds.
The Lamborghini LM002, produced from 1986 to 1993, was the manufacturer's attempt at creating an off-road vehicle. It was the first four-wheel-drive produced by Lamborghini. It's a 5-speed manual and has a V12 engine.
Lamborghini LM002 —
The Lamborghini LM002, produced from 1986 to 1993, was the manufacturer's attempt at creating an off-road vehicle. It was the first four-wheel-drive produced by Lamborghini. It's a 5-speed manual and has a V12 engine.
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A cross between a Land Rover and a sports car, the Porsche Cayenne has been produced since 2002, and is the German manufacturer's off-road vehicle.
Porsche Cayenne —
A cross between a Land Rover and a sports car, the Porsche Cayenne has been produced since 2002, and is the German manufacturer's off-road vehicle.
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This concept car from Audi, from 2013, features four-wheel-drive and is desert-ready. It has a top speed of 190 mph.
Audi Nanuk Quattro —
This concept car from Audi, from 2013, features four-wheel-drive and is desert-ready. It has a top speed of 190 mph.
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Manufactured by American company Local Motors, the Rally Fighter looks to create a powerful car which can be driven off-road. It has a V8 engine and 430 bhp.
Rally Fighter —
Manufactured by American company Local Motors, the Rally Fighter looks to create a powerful car which can be driven off-road. It has a V8 engine and 430 bhp.
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