Ascari KZ1 Supercar Photoshoot
One of the features of the early 21st century has been the growth in the number of independent supercar makers. Names such as Pagani and Koenigsegg have entered the motoring vernacular and proved that with the right backing and the right expertise, small consortiums can challenge the might of Ferrari and Lamborghini.
Based in the heart of England, Ascari is well-resourced and deadly serious. The company's latest supercar, the carbon-fiber KZ1, will be built in a limited run of 50 cars, guaranteeing unrivalled exclusivity in return for £235,000 (about $428,000).
The Ascari consists of a carbon-fiber monocoque, onto which carbon-fiber body panels are attached. If you want to see more carbon in a single application, you'll need to visit an air show. Both the body panels and chassis are built by Lola, the company responsible for a high proportion of the world's racing cars.
Ascari's sales manager, Chris Burton, reckons that most of the 13 people who have placed an order for a KZ1 already own a Ferrari or a Lamborghini or both. They probably also have a helicopter, a boat and maybe even a jet. The KZ1 is therefore no more than another accessory to an already opulent lifestyle, but this does not mean that it's unduly compromised. "The Ascari is a car that owners really can use as their everyday transport," says Burton.
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