2014 Rezvani Beast

Rezvani Motors has officially unveiled the Beast. Based on the Ariel Atom, the car was designed by Samir Sadikhov - who has previously created the Aston Martin DBC and Ferrari Xerzi concepts - and features a stylish carbon fiber body, slender headlights and an aggressive rear diffuser. The model also has a removable windshield and 19-inch PUR RS05 wheels. Under the hood, two different engines will be available. The entry-level Beast 300 has a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that produces 315 bhp (235 kW) which enables the 1,470 lb (666 kg) sports car to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds. Moving up to the Beast 500 rewards owners with a supercharged 2.4-liter engine that develops up to 500 bhp (372 kW). Thanks to the extra oomph, the car rocket from 0-60 mph in just 2.7 seconds. The first two cars in each series which will be launch edition that cost $99,500 for the Beast 300 and $124,900 for the Beast 500. After the launch editions are sold out, pricing will increase to $119,000 for the Beast 300 and $139,000 for the Beast 500. Current Ariel Atom owners can also upgrade their cars to a Beast 300 for $49,000 and a Beast 500 for $69,000. (worldcarfans)