Only a few of us have heard of this German sports car manufacturer from Dresden that goes by the name Melkus. They’re recently unveiled their latest model, the Melkus RS2000 Black Edition, a four wheel masterpiece with an exciting design and breathtaking performances.
The exterior of the car feature a piano lacquer paint finish finished in 6 layers of clearcoat plus a carbon fiber kit. Inside, the vehicle boasts black leather seats Alcantara roof lining and one-of-a-kind door entry sills. There are carbon fiber elements and piano lacquer in the interior as well.
The performance of the car is quite stunning, considering that the engine is pretty small. One can order the car equipped with Volkswagen or Opel 2.0-liter turbocharged engines. They can each deliver 300 HP, which are provided to the wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox.
The car also sports a high-tech braking system. In terms of numbers, it reportedly accelerates to 62 mph (100km/h) in 4.5 seconds from a standstill and can reach a top speed of 168 mph (270 km/h). The prices for this ferocious bug start at €149,900 or $195,000.
[WorldCarFans]