Now the production of a supercar is not just the domain of developed countries alone. Countries that were previously not well-known in the automotive industry could also do it. For example, Mexico, or Lebanon. And now, Argentina is also trying to give birth to a supercar.
The first Argentina's Supercar, Buci Special. (Picture from: http://www.digitaltrends.com/) |
Talk about Argentina, of course our minds will be immediately drawn to the figure of Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, who is the wold's soccer legend and superstar. But in fact, Argentina is not only the birth of the big names in world of soccer, but also in the automotive world, such as Juan Manuel Fangio who is a successful racer who dominated the first decade of Formula One racing. There was also Alejandro de Tomaso is also a Formula One driver, and Horacio Pagani, the founder of Pagani Automobile.
Front view of Buci Special. (Picture from: http://carplace.virgula.uol.com.br/) |
As quoted from Autoblog, the first supercar from Argentina which designed with an open roof that has been shown in public for the first time in the Buenos Aires International Motor Show 2013 event some time ago under the name Bucci Special.
Right side view of Buci Special. (Picture from: http://carplace.virgula.uol.com.br/) |
From view has been published by Autoblog Argentina on Youtube, this car looks does look very aggressive with the sharp lines. The main lights were made a little inside bonnet which makes it more sinister. Overview probably looks inspired from a shark. Thought the two-seater car will use a tubular chassis with a body made from carbon fiber.
Rear right side view of Buci Special. (Picture from: http://www.carbodydesign.com/) |
While the engine is likely to use the V12 AMG engine that has a capacity of 7.3 liters. The engine could be spewing power up to 600 bhp through a Pagani's 6-speed gearbox. The massive side vents feed its engine built by Mercedes-Benz’s AMG performance division. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOBLOG ARGENTINA | CAR BODY DESIGN]