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Tushek TS 900 H APEX
The Lightest Hypercar on the Road
If you’re into speed, you’ll love the TS 900 H APEX. Yes, I know, the name doesn’t exactly trip off the tongue, but this is one hell of a sexy hypercar.
The fact it is a hypercar should be enough to ‘wow’ you because, by their very nature, these animals trump supercars. Actually, this will double ‘wow’ you – if not triple ‘wow’ you. Why? Because this strangely named motor is the lightest hypercar on the road, with a kerb-weight of 1410 kg. That is just a bit heavier than a male giraffe – which probably won’t mean a lot to you – unless you’re into African mammals.
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Anyway, the TS 900 H APEX gives motorbike-like acceleration, doing the hallowed zero to 62mph sprint in just 2.5 seconds. To put it into context, that’s as fast at the Yamaha VMAX – the third-quickest motorbike by acceleration in the world. The car’s top speed is 236mph. Two electric motors, as well as a V8 making 950hp and over 1,400 Nm torque, are behind this power.
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But let’s look deeper into the TS. Where has it come from, and who makes it? Team Tushek is the answer – and, a bit like Henry Ford – and an unmentionable German chap who was the brainchild of the VW Beetle – one man is at the helm. His name is Aljosa Tushek – a Slovenian racing driver.
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Launched at this year’s Salon Privé (Britain’s most exclusive automotive Garden Party) – the awesome TS 900 H APEX might not be the most potent hybrid hypercar, but it’s as near as damn it. And, as I say, Tushek claims it to be the lightest. This is due to its pre-impregnated carbon-fibre body and chrome-moly space frame.
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For a motor that delivers motorcycle-challenging performance, brake and tyre partners are vital; hence, the APEX is shod with Pirelli Trofeo Series R rubbers. These have a 305/30 section to the rear and a 235/35 one to the front. What’s more, the Slovenian car is equipped with Brembo callipers to give the crucial levels of braking needed.
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The slippery two-seater, scissor-doored hypercar features a removable hardtop, enabling wind-in-your-hair driving – and the chance to fully appreciate the heady concerto of its V8 lump.
Making the most of Alojsa Tushek’s experiences on the racetrack, and his expertise in setting-up race-cars, Team Tushek has spent the last four years developing it. It has tested and researched various dynamics and technologies to give life to a car that bonds with the driver through a state-of-the-art set of systems within the cabin.
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Aljosa Tushek said at the launch, held at Blenheim Palace: “Over the last few years we have constructed advanced technological solutions for our new car, the TS 900 H APEX, especially in the electric drivetrain area. Those developments are now included in our latest model and have been tested in racetrack conditions over the past few months.”
Co-founder of Salon Privé, David Bagley, commented: “The new TS 900 H APEX demonstrates Aljosa and his team’s pursuit of perfection. It also showcases their use of technology to create a car that connects with the driver, whether on the track or the road. It inspires confidence in the driver, which enables them to experience the car’s incredible capabilities.”
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There is no hint at the Apex’s price yet, but naturally, this is going to be a big-ticket deal for a few lucky (and well-off) automotive aficionados. I say “a few” because I can’t imagine for one moment that this will be a large-volume seller. But, from a small central European manufacturer looking to take the fight to the bigger boys, that almost makes it more special to own.
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