Performance Review: W-Motors Lykan HyperSport 3.7L Twin Turbo - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

W-Motors Lykan Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the W-Motors Lykan HyperSport 3.7L Twin Turbo is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular W-Motors Lykan has a 3746cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a F formation.

Alternative Petrol F6's includes the 2017 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

The Lykan shares its Petrol F6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2017 Porsche 911 GT2 RS and the 2016 Porsche 911 Turbo S 991 II. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Lykan's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1400 kgs (3086 lbs) this makes the W-Motors Lykan HyperSport 3.7L Twin Turbo in the same weight category as the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 or the give or take 50kg.

The W-Motors Lykan shares the same bhp with the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp)

In terms of power the 3746cc 24V F6 engine produces 740 bhp (551 kW) @ 7100 rpm similar to the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp) or the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (759 bhp).

The Twin Turbo F6 throws out 708 lb-ft (959.9 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (726 lb-ft) or the 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye 6.2 V8 (707 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the W-Motors Lykan you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2021 Ferrari 812 Competizione 6.5L V12 (550.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the W-Motors Lykan.

The W-Motors Lykan has a Power to weight ratio of 528.5 bhp per ton and 505.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 Lykan competing with the 2021 Ferrari 812 Competizione 6.5L V12 (550.1 bhp per ton) or the 1994 McLaren F1 6.1 V12 (550.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the W-Motors Lykan generating around 505.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo (521.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 (516.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.9 secs, this made the W-Motors Lykan HyperSport 3.7L Twin Turbo as fast as the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the or the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster 6.5 V12 (2.80 secs). This W-Motors Lykan HyperSport 3.7L Twin Turbo is also faster than the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (2.90 secs) the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (2.90 secs) the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (2.90 secs) the and the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (2.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Lykan and the 2017 Audi A4 RS4 Avant 2.9 V6 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the W-Motors Lykan on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.12 secs @ 135.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2017 Audi A4 RS4 Avant 2.9 V6 Turbo (10.07 secs), the 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type RA Spec C - Blobeye (10.08 secs), and the 2008 Alfa-Romeo 8C Competitzione Spider (10.08 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the W-Motors Lykan HyperSport 3.7L Twin Turbo has a maximum speed of 239mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 Lykan equals the 2018 McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8 Turbo Hybrid (250 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 W-Motors Lykan HyperSport 3.7L Twin Turbo then how about the 2018 McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8 Turbo Hybrid (250 mph), the 2015 Koenigsegg Agera RS 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo (250 mph), or the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 (252 mph).

Related Links:

2013 Lykan Rivals List.

A Brief History of W-Motors

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